Our Lady of the Nile
Our Lady of the Nile
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Rwanda • 1970s
2014
Adult
16-18 years
Super Short Summary
Our Lady of the Nile by Scholastique Mukasonga follows students at a Rwandan girls' boarding school set on a hill near the Nile's source. The novel explores themes of ethnicity, identity, and colonial legacy, reflecting Rwanda's societal tensions in the 1970s, as young women navigate adolescence against the backdrop of a country on the brink of conflict.
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Our Lady of the Nile by Scholastique Mukasonga is praised for its vivid depiction of pre-genocide Rwanda, immersing readers in the complexities of cultural tensions through the microcosm of a school. The narrative's rich character development and evocative prose are highlights. However, some critics mention a slow pace and wish for deeper exploration of certain themes.
Who Should Read Our Lady of the Nile?
Readers interested in Our Lady of the Nile by Scholastique Mukasonga will likely appreciate nuanced historical fiction and cultural narratives. Perfect for fans of Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, it explores themes of pre-genocide Rwanda and adolescent life.
3,435 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Rwanda • 1970s
2014
Adult
16-18 years
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