The Barefoot Woman by Scholastique Mukasonga

The Barefoot Woman

Scholastique Mukasonga with Jordan Stump (Translator)

153 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

nonfiction biography memoir challenging emotional inspiring medium-paced

Description

It was while we were weeding the sorghum field that Mama taught me most of her memories of the Rwanda that used to be. Alas! I've forgotten so many of the secrets Stefania told me, the secrets a mother tells only her daughter.From the author of th...

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Moods

emotional 84%
informative 76%
reflective 68%
sad 40%
dark 28%
challenging 24%
inspiring 12%
tense 12%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 22%
fast 13%

Average rating

4.12

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