A review by tjrslc
Blood River: A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart by Tim Butcher

5.0

An enthralling book in which the author describes his journey along the Congo River. The most interesting parts of book are not necessarily the retelling of the author's trip (although I found myself truly rooting for him to complete his journey successfully), but his telling of Congo's pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial history. Fascinating stuff that sheds light on the challenges Africa is facing.