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A review by d52s
Running the Rift by Naomi Benaron
5.0
Amazing story and one which needs to be told about the Rwanda genocide.
As much as I enjoyed this book, I must say the first half was a bit plodding. I was anxious for things to pick up, and I felt confused by the age of the main character as she seldom updates his age over time. I also found little things in her writing that I felt were way overused - like the constant references to his roommate's tongue.
Once you hit the second half, it's difficult to put this book down or to get the story out of your mind. It's frightening to think this all took place in the 1990s. I highly recommend this book.
As much as I enjoyed this book, I must say the first half was a bit plodding. I was anxious for things to pick up, and I felt confused by the age of the main character as she seldom updates his age over time. I also found little things in her writing that I felt were way overused - like the constant references to his roommate's tongue.
Once you hit the second half, it's difficult to put this book down or to get the story out of your mind. It's frightening to think this all took place in the 1990s. I highly recommend this book.