Deogratias, A Tale of Rwanda

by J.P. Stassen

Now with a new introduction by Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse.

The the harrowing tale of the Tutsi genocide in Rwanda unfolds, as seen through the eyes of a boy named Deogratias. Stassen's tale takes us back and forth in time, showing only before and after the killings - and inexorably revealing the grip of madness they had on one boy and his country.

Deogratias is difficult, beautiful, honest, and heartbreaking, this is a major work by a masterful artist. And now as a reissue, it's getting a second chance to impact new readers.

• ISBN10: 1250189640
• ISBN13: 9781250189646
• Publish Date: 1 November 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 4 April 2022
• Publish Country: US
• Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
• Imprint: First Second
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 96
• Language: English

Reviews

[pamela]

I don't really feel capable of giving this a full review without first reading more about the Rwandan Genocide. I can say that the art didn't really feel emotive enough for the harrowing subject matter. It's not a happy story. It's not an easy read. But from a purely literary standpoint, I didn't feel that it told me enough to really understand the character and so I didn't feel 100% engaged, which is essential for a subject like this one.

When I have time I'm going to go back and read some non-fiction on the subject and try and revisit this.