Tag #Paul Murray

How does Paul Murray's "The Bee Sting" reflect the social and psychological consequences of Ireland's economic boom and bust?

Paul Murray, a 50-year-old Irish writer, compares the impact of technology on bees' memory, hindering their ability to return to the hive, to the disorientation of modern humans. His new novel, "The Bee Sting," explores a family fractured by the aftermath of Ireland's Celtic Tiger economic boom, mirroring the bees' disconnection. The novel follows the Barnes family, highlighting their individual struggles and the erosion of their familial bonds.