The Nectar Fields

good book cover.jpg
Publisher Name
Silver Column Publishing
Age Range
16+
Release Date
November 10, 2014
ISBN13
ISBN-10:1503187071
ISBN10 or ASIN
      

Butterflies have been brought from all over the world to the nectar plantations of the Southwest Plaines. There, under the relentless watch of the bees, they are worked until they die or, worse, get sent to the hive.

The Nectar Fields is an allegorical novella, by British author Johnathon Major, exploring the traumatic and surprising effects of slavery on individual lives, told through the butterflies on Mister Bairon's farm in the year that changed everything.

During a parched summer harvest, an unexpected visit from the depraved socialite Mister Bradford plunges the farm into new depths of darkness.

In the midst of twisted seductions, savage tempers and the choking heat, the butterflies find themselves subjected to formidable challenges and impossible choices, through which they will all discover for themselves how deadly having hope can be.

Butterflies have been brought from all over the world to the nectar plantations of the Southwest Plaines. There, under the relentless watch of the bees, they are worked until they die or, worse, get sent to the hive.

The Nectar Fields is an allegorical novella, by British author Johnathon Major, exploring the traumatic and surprising effects of slavery on individual lives, told through the butterflies on Mister Bairon's farm in the year that changed everything.

During a parched summer harvest, an unexpected visit from the depraved socialite Mister Bradford plunges the farm into new depths of darkness.

In the midst of twisted seductions, savage tempers and the choking heat, the butterflies find themselves subjected to formidable challenges and impossible choices, through which they will all discover for themselves how deadly having hope can be.

User reviews

2 reviews
Overall rating
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
5.0(2)
Plot
 
5.0(2)
Characters
 
5.0(2)
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0(1)
Already have an account? or Create an account
A unique take on slavery
(Updated: December 05, 2014)
Overall rating
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
N/A
Plot
 
N/A
Characters
 
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
I really enjoyed this book. The way the story unravelled kept me engaged and my allegiances kept shifting as the characters evolved. It's well written and takes you to their world, the description of the butterflies' wings and their surroundings is particularly beautiful. Slavery is very topical and this story broaches it from an interesting perspective.
Report this review Comments (0) | Was this review helpful? 0 0
A roller coaster of emotions
Overall rating
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
N/A
Plot
 
N/A
Characters
 
N/A
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
N/A
This book has it all, love, laughter, action and more. It is very well written and is an interesting take on slavery. Once you start it is hard to put the book down. The characters are so easy to get alongside and this really helps to draw you into the story, you can feel their struggles and hardships. As you read the book you are constantly wondering whether they can ever be free? Do you dare to hope?
Report this review Comments (0) | Was this review helpful? 1 0