This book made me feel like I had heart of stone. I could not sympathize, I could not connect with the characters. I could not care for Sarah and was honestly disgusted with her adultery. I feel for the refugees of the world and I feel like those that are able should help them, but Little Bee's story didn't touch me. I found her at times to come off as selfish, especially with what she admitted about the suicide. I just didn't like her. Some parts of this story did have me smiling, especially the misunderstandings in language. I also loved Charlie's character, but overall I was not impressed.