The Hive
The Hive by Gill Hornby, published by Little, Brown in 2013, is a fiction novel that explores the dynamics of relationships within the community of St. Ambrose Primary School. Spanning 305 pages, the story unfolds as the new school year begins, revealing the complexities of friendships and rivalries among the mothers of the students. While the children engage in their classroom activities, their mothers navigate a different set of challenges outside the school gates.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of friendship, betrayal, and the social intricacies of community life. The book presents a vivid portrayal of how the mothers learn important lessons about power dynamics and social interactions, all while striving to secure their place within the school community. The Hive offers an insightful look at the often-unseen world of parental relationships in an educational setting.
Official synopsis Publisher
Welcome to St. Ambrose Primary School. A world of friendships, fights and feuding. And that’s just the mothers. It’s the start of another school year at St Ambrose. But while the children are in the classroom colouring in, their mothers are learning sharper lessons on the other side of the school gates. Lessons in friendship. Lessons in betrayal. Lessons in the laws of community, the transience of power…and how to get invited to lunch.
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