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A review by sarahdkdc
Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives by Siddharth Kara
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.25
I think this book was written with a lot of compassion and care. I really like that Kara mentioned the privilege he has by way of his appearance, and how that aided him in his studies in the Congo. I also appreciate that Kara expresses at the end of the book that the people who should be telling these stories are Congolese people themselves. I guess we have to start somewhere. I hope Kara continues his trips to the Congo and tries to help amplify Congolese voices.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, and Colonisation
Moderate: Chronic illness, Confinement, and Blood