Published in early 2009, Chris Cleave's second novel, Little Bee, continues to be popular and is one of those novels that stays with you for a long time. This excellent read describes what happens when ordinary, mundane Western lives are thrown into stark contrast against the terrifying realities of war-torn Africa. Toward the beginning of the story, readers are faced with a very grim and difficult situation, however the novel then goes on to describe how a friendship is formed because of it. Moral dilemmas and a tension-filled dramatic ending give the reader plenty to think about and discuss. An excellent book discussion title.
If you liked Little Bee and are looking for other similar titles to read, try:
Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi
Day After Night by Anita Diamant
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
A Map of Home by Randa Jarrar
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
The Girls by Lori Lansens
Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
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