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Little Family

Little Family

A Novel
Literary Fiction
Pages
368
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

Ishmael Beah's novel explores the lives of five young people who, having lost their families in various ways, come together to form their own unconventional family in a West African city. They navigate the challenges of their pasts and the complexities of their present, striving to build a future together. This story delves into themes of belonging, resilience, and the enduring power of human connection.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

EmotionalThought-ProvokingComplex
Found Family

Genres

Literary Fiction

About the author

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Ishmael Beah

Ishmael Beah (born 23 November 1980) is a Sierra Leonean author and human rights activist who rose to fame with his acclaimed memoir, A Long Way Gone. His novel Radiance of Tomorrow was published in January 2014. His most recent novel Little Family was published in April 2020 [(Source)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishmael_Beah?oldformat=true "Source").