Comments on: The Tongue of Bees

By: Bryan love

Bryan love — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:30:20 +0000

What a wonderful read. It has been so long since I was given the opportunity to read something that was whimsical, it reminded me of English class in high school and the mandatory read we all had to do, and then realizing homework could be fun! Thanks Claire, and good luck with your endeavours.

By: Bob Dennis

Bob Dennis — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:08:22 +0000

My choice for best of the year because:

Without actually adding two drops of laudanum to your morning tea Ms. Humphrey takes you with her words as far as you can go on a sensual, decadent trip. Young Raymond’s coming-of-age journey travels that rare knife edge of wicked innocence. The best part is that this is just a preface; “The Tongue of Bees” is laden like a basketful of belladonna berries with a portentous future: the mysterious back of the bookshop, the start of a coven, and the chance to fly anywhere.

By: Claire

Claire — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:11:55 +0000

Ron, I haven’t read any of Jane Robert’s books–thanks for the recommendation and the compliments.

Bookmole, no need to apologize! I appreciate you taking the time to read it anyway!

By: bookmole

bookmole — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:08:48 +0000

Sorry to be the naysayer here, but I really did not enjoy this. Well written it certainly is, but I just wanted to shake Raymond till his teeth rattled. And as for his mother – sorry, no way!

The story is well written, well plotted and flows nicely – just made my teeth grate. Sorry, Claire!

By: Ron Moore

Ron Moore — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:15:31 +0000

Claire, you write most poetically. I thoroughly enjoyed your story and I look forward to reading more of your creations. I’m curious as to whether you have read any of Jane Robert’s books.

By: Cara Reith

Cara Reith — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:39:34 +0000

Raymond is so intriguing! I can’t wait to learn more about him and I would love to hear more of Mummy’s past as well. Beautiful!

By: Danielle Lajoie

Danielle Lajoie — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:36:32 +0000

Romantic and vividly painted imagery! This style was a favorite of mine as a child & young(er) adult and I have not enjoyed it as much in the past 10 years because the heightened reality seemed to distance me from the experience as I have grown older (much in the same way that I don’t enjoy musical theatre as much as I did as a kid). Somehow you are able to still draw me into the fantastical journey despite my slightly jaded self. ; ) Thank you for the increasingly rare journey into the super-realistic. Masterfully executed and delicious to read. Please let us know where to read more about Raymond’s journeys!

By: Claire

Claire — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:36:26 +0000

Thanks, everyone, and happy holidays!

By: Bob Dennis

Bob Dennis — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:50:12 +0000

My, my, this is decadent.

By: Olinka Nell

Olinka Nell — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:39:39 +0000

Rich and enticing. Beautifully written!