All Your Children, Scattered by Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse

All Your Children, Scattered

Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse with Alison Anderson (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

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Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse's debut novel follows three generations torn apart by the genocide against the Tutsis, as they try to reconnect with one another, rebuild broken links, and find their place in today's world. Blanche returns to Rwanda after ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 78%
sad 61%
dark 40%
challenging 35%
informative 23%
hopeful 21%
inspiring 16%
tense 11%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 34%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 32%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 18%

Average rating

4.08

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