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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
This book was very interesting the way it was laid out and the pacing, I was disappointed by the ending.
simply written...in a good way, and still meaningful.
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Suicide
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Four stars to the first half; two for the second. Averages out to 3.
I can appreciate Cleave's writing, and his attention to the smallest of details. However, (No spoiler) the crime itself that was the crux of this story, while horrific, ended implausibly. Even if I suspend disbelief, several things in the second half just didn't ring true, and it took me out of the story. Anything that takes me out of the story gets downgraded. Still, it was a decent read.
I can appreciate Cleave's writing, and his attention to the smallest of details. However, (No spoiler) the crime itself that was the crux of this story, while horrific, ended implausibly. Even if I suspend disbelief, several things in the second half just didn't ring true, and it took me out of the story. Anything that takes me out of the story gets downgraded. Still, it was a decent read.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was highly recommended to me by a friend at work. I think it's a very good book for anyone with any interesting in the immigration discussion to read. It shows that usually, people who flee their country have a good reason to do so. That being said, I didn't like a couple of the story lines - unlikable characters drive me nuts.
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The author, Chris Cleave, describes this book as an experience in "living a life in a world with atrocities." The world of Little Bee is full of grief, yet there are also beautiful insights. I will be thinking about this book for ages.