Igifu by Jordan Stump, Scholastique Mukasonga

Igifu

Jordan Stump, Scholastique Mukasonga

160 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction literary short stories challenging reflective sad medium-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
sad 78%
reflective 68%
dark 63%
challenging 36%
tense 21%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 25%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

4.32

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