Murambi, The Book Of Bones by Boubacar Boris Diop
Set against the backdrop of the Rwandan Genocide, the narrative follows Cornelius, a Rwandan expatriate who returns to his homeland after the horrific events of 1994. As he confronts the haunting legacy of the massacre, Cornelius seeks to uncover the truth about his family's fate and the role his father played in the atrocities. Through a tapestry of voices and perspectives, the story delves into themes of memory, guilt, and the struggle for reconciliation in a nation grappling with the aftermath of unimaginable violence.
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- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- Senegalese
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Murambi Ou Le Livre Des Ossements
- Murambi: The Book of Bones
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 129th on Honorable Mention - The 25 Masterpieces of World Literature That Will Define the 21st Century (25-250) (Télérama)
- Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century (Zimbabwe International Book Fair)