This is a very powerful book, beautifully written. The subject matter isn't light and yet the book doesn't seem heavy or depressing. It is told from the view points of a young Nigerian refugee called Little Bee and a suburban woman in London. Little Bee's story is shocking and frightening and not only the part that happened to her in Nigeria. This book made me think differently about the life of refugees; before they leave their country and after they arrive in the place that is supposed to bring safety and stability. Despite the horror at the heart of the book, it is funny and life-affirming.
You can borrow this book from Wagga City Library or reserve it here.
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