©1998 Philip Gourevitch; (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.
"A sobering, revealing, and deeply thoughtful chronicle." (Boston Globe)
"[It is the] sobering voice of witness that Gourevitch has vividly captured in his work." (New York Times Book Review)
"The most important book I have read in many years....Gourevitch examines [the genocidal war in Rwanda] with humility, anger, grief and a remarkable level of both political and moral intelligence." (Los Angeles Times)
"Worth your time"
I have educated myself on the conflict in Rwanda somewhat, but this book opens your eyes even wider.
Good background information, honest, exposes the hypocritical governmental and religious authorities involved. A thinking person can't help but ask, "What would I do in this situation?". Plus there are examples of fundamental good, by individuals who have determined to be governed by a higher moral standard (or you might say a MORAL standard period.) One that reflects simple human decency and responsibility to ones fellowman.
"Dry but informative"
A bit dry. Very journalistic. Credible. Good narration.
I want to read books that take me to a "place and/or time" I've never been. On the other hand, I love reading about places where I HAVE been.
"This book filled in the blanks"
I had watched the movie "Hotel Rwanda" a few years ago and this audio "fleshed out" that story for me. Very sad that all this killing and violence continues. Many gruesome details, but important for us to know. I've been on an Africa "kick" reading lots of books about different countries of that continent, some fact some fiction. Put this on your list.
"non stop killing"
I had to stop listening afterabout 8 /10 discs because even tho this is a true, historical event, and is still occuring today, I could not keep with the millions and millions and millions of people killed, and tortured and killed. This country has such an extreme willingness to be murdered and either does not want to stop the killigs or cannot stop the killings. This book is about a journalist visiting Rowanda and writing about what he sees and experiences. I could not even catch my breath between the mass murders of millions upon millions of people. I felt totally depressed and hopeless with this book.