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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
Covers important issues, is otherwise not very noteworthy
This book is very well written. It is an important and heart-breaking read. The writing, language, and insights are enough to smooth over a few of the bits that bordered on being somewhat contrived or artificial. Though on one level this book probes the horrific and all-too-often unacknowledged consequences of globalization and consumerism, it does not place blame solely on one country or group or culture. Rather, this book offers up a direct and unflinching yet somehow compassionate examination of all of humanity. It also offers up a soft green glow of hope. My world is different for having read this book.
Chris Cleave provides a rather wonderful introduction to Little Bee here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QYXtmmzW6c&feature=related
Chris Cleave provides a rather wonderful introduction to Little Bee here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QYXtmmzW6c&feature=related
There were about three or four chunks where the book became a page-turner, but for the most part I saw a lot of loose ends and rushing throughout the plot. I thought some of Little Bee's narration was eyeroll-worthy because it was like she zoned out into a poetry slam.
Don't get me wrong, there were some hard-hitting and eloquent quotes from Little Bee, but sometimes I felt she tried too hard in her narration. As far as Sarah and the rest? I felt no one was really developed enough except Little Bee, but even then I was groping for more answers.
Eh. Next read, please. Nothing to really ponder over with this one.
Don't get me wrong, there were some hard-hitting and eloquent quotes from Little Bee, but sometimes I felt she tried too hard in her narration. As far as Sarah and the rest? I felt no one was really developed enough except Little Bee, but even then I was groping for more answers.
Eh. Next read, please. Nothing to really ponder over with this one.
An amazing story that highlights both the strengths and weaknesses of human nature while providing a glimpse into a world that thankfully, most of us will know only in the third person.
A beautifully written piece that pulls no punches. Might be worth Suella Braverman reading this.
It wasn't all-together unpleasant read. I admit I couldn't put it down and was pulled page to page. I cared about the characters (a fashion editor and a Nigerian refugee) but got annoyed by the unlikelihood of their meeting. In other words, it was a bit too contrived and the pay-off wasn't clear to me.
Well, I am still not sure what to make of this book. I am giving it 3 stars because I thought the ending was rushed and incomplete- which I don't like. The story itself was good (interesting, thought-provoking, disturbing) and I loved Little Bee's character.
The book jacket "blurb" about this book made me want to read it, but in the end I don't think it was necessary.
I think this book (possibly with a different ending) would make a good movie.
The book jacket "blurb" about this book made me want to read it, but in the end I don't think it was necessary.
I think this book (possibly with a different ending) would make a good movie.
I really liked this book. It wasn't an easy story to read, because both of the main characters faced pretty terrible struggles. I thought they both found redemption in each other though, and that's what made the book worthwhile. The open ending was perfect. I want to know how realistic the characters were, as the book was written by a white man.
I delayed reading this for a long time, thinking the violence would shake me. It did. But in the best way possible. The unfolding of the story is remarkable; finely crafted. Little Bee's voice is gorgeous.
I was impressed with the author's ability to write from the perspective of an African immigrant. Little Bee is very wise and likable, Sarah not so much. This story has so much promise, but is too sad. I do hope they continue to make a movie, but maybe tweek it a bit.