Murambi, The Book of Bones by Boubacar Boris Diop

Murambi, The Book of Bones

Boubacar Boris Diop with Fiona McLaughlin (Translator)

208 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional slow-paced
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Description

The first English translation of this powerful and disturbing novel.

Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
informative 87%
reflective 75%
sad 75%
emotional 56%
challenging 50%
tense 37%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 6%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Average rating

4.08

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