Igifu by Scholastique Mukasonga

Igifu

Scholastique Mukasonga with Jordan Stump (Translator)

160 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction literary short stories challenging reflective sad medium-paced
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The stories in Igifu summon phantom memories of Rwanda and radiate with the fierce ache of a survivor. From the National Book Award finalist who Zadie Smith says, "rescues a million souls from the collective noun genocide."Scholastique Mukasonga's...

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Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
emotional 74%
sad 66%
reflective 62%
challenging 40%
tense 18%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 16%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 35% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 68% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

4.28

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