Kory

Just to be clear, this book was heartbreaking through and through. My 5-star rating doesn't suggest that I “enjoyed” reading about the atrocities contained within the pages, but rather, that this book demonstrates some fantastic investigative journalism about a horrific chapter of recent history. Having been too young to grasp, or even know about, the events of the Rwanda genocide, this book was a great grounding reference. The neglect and irresponsibility of the “international community” was sickening to read about as well as the hypocrisy of international peace forces/aid organizations that were ordered to watch the atrocities and not intervene. On the flip side, it was inspiring to read about the heroic and humane acts of everyday citizens in their personal stand against the injustices.