Book Buzz–February 2012 Newsletter
February Read
Little Bee by Chris Cleave
Little Bee tells the story of two women who are forever linked by an act of violence.
The novel begins as Little Bee is released after spending two years in a British immigration detention centre. Tormented by memories of her life in Nigeria, she is uncertain how to build a new future in Britain. She turns to the only English citizens she knows for help–Sarah and Andrew O’Rourke.
While vacationing in Nigeria, Sarah and Andrew encounter Little Bee and her sister Nkiruka as the girls flee from the soldiers who have destroyed their village. Although Sarah and Andrew negotiate with the soldiers in an attempt to save the girls’ lives, they leave Nigeria uncertain of the outcome. The experience haunts the couple and is particularly traumatic for Andrew whose self-image has been shattered.
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Upcoming Discussions
March
Half Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan
April
Toronto’s One Book Selection
- to be announced in February
May
Please Look After Mom by Kyŏng-suk Sin
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