Igifu by Scholastique Mukasonga

Igifu

Scholastique Mukasonga with Jordan Stump (Translator)

fiction literary short stories challenging reflective sad medium-paced

160 pages | first published 2010

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The stories in Igifu summon phantom memories of Rwanda and radiate with the fierce ache of a survivor. From the National Book Award finalist who Zadie Smith says, rescues a million souls from the collective noun genocide. Scholastique Mukasonga's ...
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Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

sad 80%
emotional 73%
dark 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 40%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 14% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

4.34

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