This was a beautifully written story about 2 worlds colliding when a British couple is in the wrong place at the wrong time in Nigeria. This is where they meet Little Bee, and their lives become entwined.

I particularly liked the chapters that were written in Little Bee's poetic voice, viewing the world from her perspective that reflects both innocence and a horrifying loss of innocence.

I was less enamoured with the chapters that were written from Sarah's point of view, and I found her to be a very unsympathetic character, in spite of her sacrifice and her championing of Little Bee.

Still, I think it is an important story and one worth reading.