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Sep 11, 2023SnoIsleLib_Teen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Little Bee is a fantastic book about bravery and fear. It has strong themes that make you grateful for what you have. It will make you question if you are as strong as you think you are. -Ian
Jan 20, 2021glocambi rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
The beginning was a page turner, but somewhere in the middle it took a dive. Still I would recommend it.
Oct 17, 2020kjjranch rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book opened my eyes to an issue I hadn’t really thought about before. Very moving.
Jun 18, 2020
"Little Bee" is a literary fiction sure to mesmerize anyone with its twists and turns of realistic events. It is about two ladies, a British editor and a Nigerian immigrant, whose lives are set on a collision course bound to end up in…
Nov 24, 2019
Very mixed reviews.
Jul 26, 2019EljayJohnson rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I wanted to like this more than I did. Little Bee is a Nigerian refugee seeking asylum in Britain and her story was fascinating and the issues raised of great interest to me. The beginning was so strong but the book just kept going…
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Jun 06, 2019bookpusher rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
June WPL Book Club Selection: I couldn't put this book down. Loved it
May 21, 2018jkrejci rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Overall, I found this book both entertaining and affecting. However, there were moments that stretched my credulity to the breaking point. The main character is sympathetic, but at times simply not believable. Others may disagree, but I…
Nov 10, 2017
Looking forward to discussing this on Monday, December 4th, 2017. Come and join the discussion!
Aug 17, 2017whatcomhillwalker rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Little Bee, for me, was a great little novel, spoiled by the ending. The twists and turns that the author uses throughout the book make complete sense and keep the plot interesting but the main character adopts a completely unbelievable…
Aug 14, 2017LexiLou2 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Little Bee (Udo) carries this book. After the first few switches between her and Sarah, I only skimmed the chapters narrated by Sarah. Little Bee is very clever and has a great sense of humor. I don't agree with those who feel this book…
Feb 27, 2017lesnord rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
This book tries to pack the emotional punch of Kite Runner and it is obvious. The horrific rape scene is way more graphic than it needed to be, contrived. Ruined the book for me.
LoganLib_Adults
Aug 30, 2016LoganLib_Adults rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Come and see Chris during the Brisbane Writer's Festival; http://loganlibraries.org/2016/08/23/brisbane-writers-festival/
Feb 10, 2015JCLLeslieN rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
This book wants to be Kite Runner, but this one's violent scene is unnecessarily evil and detracts from the rest of the book. You have to know how much is enough to get your point across.
Jan 12, 2015Mothercat rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Ohhhh ... what a sad little story. Enjoyable, nonetheless, and yes, I would recommend it.
Jan 12, 2015mythoughts rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I don't throw out five stars easily, but this is one powerful book. Every sentence is beautiful, and the storyline is so compelling. Best book I've read in a long time.
Jul 07, 2014dkfjasdlkfjalk rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Some of the descriptive writing was too graphic. The book never said how she was picked up and placed in the detention center.
Jun 11, 2014
Found that the book started out very strongly with many interesting characters but the last part fizzled out with an unsatisfying ending. I would still recommend reading due to the educational aspects of the story and the wonderfully…
Apr 08, 2014Pisinga rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I would say that, despite of some episodes of strong cruelty, described in this book, the language used to describe them, if I may say so with respect to the human tragedies, is calm and peaceful. At the same time, these episodes leave a…
Mar 16, 2014
"In an effort to revive their flagging marriage, British couple Sarah and Andrew O'Rourke travelled to Nigeria for a beach vacation, never expecting the machete-wielding rebels who appeared, threatening the lives of two young local girls.…
Jane60201
Oct 09, 2013Jane60201 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I thought the book was very well written but thought the end was kind of contrived and not as believable as the rest. I especially liked Little Bee's thoughts on how her kin would picture the Western world.
Sep 28, 2013jeaneneharlick rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I couldn't love this book. It's well written, and it's a story that needs to be told, but for me it was too realistically dark and intense. A matter of taste, not quality; I highly recommend it to people who enjoy this sort of thing.
Jun 01, 2013
This book is a true experience. I absolutely devoured it. I loved the plot, the unexpected twists and turns, and Cleave is able to slip easily between the two narration styles. I was more affected emotionally from this book than from any…
Apr 05, 2013druby rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I think I read too many reviews that said this book was excellent and in the end I think my expectations were a little too high. The story was going along just fine until the end and it just seemed to run out of steam. The plot was unlike…
Feb 12, 2013
Lots going on in this "little" book! It speaks to the unspeakable acts of the oil industry reps in Nigeria and their widespread attack on the Nigerians in their villages. Little Bee and her sister, victims of such attacks, meet two…