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Little Bee

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Fiction Historical Fiction Fiction

by Chris Cleave

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3.70 (116.8K ratings)
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description 275 pages

Little Bee by Chris Cleave holds a well received rating of 3.70 out of 5, based on 116.8K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 275 pages.

About Little Bee

From the author of the international bestseller Incendiary comes a haunting novel about the tenuous friendship that blooms between two disparate strangers—one an illegal Nigerian refugee, the other a recent widow from suburban London.

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Author Chris Cleave
Published 2008
Pages 275
Genres Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 3.70 / 5.00
Total Ratings 116,784

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.7
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116.8K ratings
With a rating of 3.70, Little Bee is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark. With 116.8K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

3.70
This Book
3.99
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Little Bee?

Little Bee is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is Little Bee worth reading?

Based on 116.8K reader ratings, Little Bee has an average score of 3.70 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Little Bee?

Little Bee has 275 pages.

Who wrote Little Bee?

Little Bee was written by Chris Cleave. It was first published in 2008.

What is the ISBN for Little Bee?

The ISBN-13 for Little Bee is 9781416589650.0.

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