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

"[W]hat is true of Rwanda is true in each of us; we all share in Africa." --L'Harmattan"[This novel] comes closer than have many political scientists or historians to trying to understand why this small country... sank in such appalling violence."...

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Community Reviews Summary of 69 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
informative 88%
sad 88%
reflective 66%
challenging 55%
emotional 55%
tense 33%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.08

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