McKay's Bees : A Novel (Phoenix Fiction Series)

Rating:
Summary: An ignored classic.
Review: McMahon's historical fantasy is written with accuracy, wit, lyricism, and great insight. The book follows Gordon McKay's travails in his fantastic plan to create a planned community based around bee-raising in Kansas in the 1850s. He recruits a number of strange characters to aid him in his Quixote-esque quest. An incredible book that hopefully will one day be recognized for its true brilliance. You needn't be a bee fan to appreciate its elegance; I'm not. On a par with other gems like Marilynne Robinson's "Housekeeping".

Rating:
Summary: An ignored classic.
Review: McMahon's historical fantasy is written with accuracy, wit, lyricism, and great insight. The book follows Gordon McKay's travails in his fantastic plan to create a planned community based around bee-raising in Kansas in the 1850s. He recruits a number of strange characters to aid him in his Quixote-esque quest. An incredible book that hopefully will one day be recognized for its true brilliance. You needn't be a bee fan to appreciate its elegance; I'm not. On a par with other gems like Marilynne Robinson's "Housekeeping".