jnelsontwo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
4.0
Recommended by Lorrie. Check our catalog: https://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sigifu%20mukasonga__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
vishnu_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
keehansmith's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
dianna_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
sam_bizar_wilcox's review against another edition
5.0
The stories in Igifu are kind of perfect. Mukasonga is often thought of in relief of other Francophone writers, or other Pan-African writers. These are fair comparisons, but I also think Mukasonga has much in common with the twisted, deadpan horror of Kafka; horror and unfounded suffering are brought to light in the presence of war. Mukasonga, unlike Kafka, exposes real, human emotion, and her stories are made all the better for it.
aishathebibliophile's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
alexkapsidelis's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
5.0
a completely beautiful, heartbreaking collection of stories
meenakshi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0