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leighskarz90's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide
Moderate: Death, Hate crime, Rape, Grief, and War
orrantw's review against another edition
5.0
A very well-written book about the Rwandan genocide from the perspective of a woman who managed to escape with her sister and eventually go to the United States. By mixing the past and the present, it avoids “trauma porn” which is seen in many books or films depicting extreme versions of violence for the entertainment of the audience. I’d love to read her other book as well.
encyclopediabritanika's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
Memoir of a woman who escaped the Rwandan genocide at 6 with just her 14 year old sister and their survival - across refugee camps, across countries, and how to overcome these scars that last forever. They were so young and it’s heartbreaking to hear this loss of childhood and family. But it’s an important listen/read.
Memoir of a woman who escaped the Rwandan genocide at 6 with just her 14 year old sister and their survival - across refugee camps, across countries, and how to overcome these scars that last forever. They were so young and it’s heartbreaking to hear this loss of childhood and family. But it’s an important listen/read.
librariann's review against another edition
4.0
A+ Car listen. Highly recommend as audiobook. Book itself is longish and slowed considerably down by the end, so it might not grab your reluctant 8th grade memoir readers, but it should still stay on the list for local appeal.
audreysova's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve read a lot of books about refugees from all over Africa. Each is unique, each is powerful, and each makes me think. I can tell that Clemantine is still trying to heal and by heart breaks for her because the process is so long. But I am appreciative of the stories she shared with me.
readingnookreviews's review against another edition
4.0
A heart-wrenching memoir about the genocide in Rwanda. It follows Clementine and Claire, two sisters who escaped and endured terrible conditions in various refugee camps for years. This book captures everything from the horrors of war to the struggle of what comes after.
misslynette's review against another edition
5.0
What an incredible book to start the year on. Beyond phenomenal. Her story, her reckoning, her writing. And for a book with chapters switching in time, it was seamless. I highly recommend this book to any and all.