All Your Children, Scattered by Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse

All Your Children, Scattered

Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse with Nene Nwoko (Narrator), Alison Anderson (Translator)

7 hours, 10 minutes • first pub 2019 (editions)

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Description

Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse's debut novel follows three generations torn apart by the genocide against the Tutsis, as they try to reconnect with one another, rebuild broken links, and find their place in today's world. Blanche returns to Rwanda after ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 64 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 80%
sad 70%
dark 45%
challenging 38%
informative 22%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 19%
tense 16%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 31%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 34%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Average rating

4.11

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