A review by janikah
Our Lady of the Nile by Scholastique Mukasonga

adventurous dark informative sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

A really interesting exploration of the time in the run up to the Rwandan genocide, and the particular ways in which discrimination and political intrigue are reflected within different settings (in this case, a prestigious religious girls' boarding school). I would have liked a bit more character development.