Murambi, The Book of Bones by Boubacar Boris Diop

Murambi, The Book of Bones

Rwanda: écrire par devoir de mémoire

Boubacar Boris Diop with Fiona McLaughlin (Translator)

208 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional slow-paced

Description

The first English translation of this powerful and disturbing novel.

Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
informative 90%
sad 81%
reflective 72%
emotional 63%
challenging 54%
tense 36%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.07

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...