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Set against the backdrop of the Mille-Collines hotel in Kigali, the story explores the complex relationship between Gentille, a beautiful Hutu waitress, and Bernard Valcourt, a foreign journalist. Their love affair blossoms amidst the tensions of a society on the brink of collapse, highlighting the stark contrasts between their worlds. As they plan their wedding, the looming chaos of Rwanda's political landscape threatens to disrupt their lives, illustrating the intersection of personal and historical turmoil.
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A Sunday at the Pool in Kigali, Gil Courtemanche
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- Released
- 2023
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- Subtitle
- Penguin Modern Classics Edition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gil Courtemanche
- Publisher
- Random House of Canada
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9781039008847
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, France, Wars, Murders, Africa, Canada, Civil War, Responsibility, Genocide, Rwanda
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Mille-Collines hotel in Kigali, the story explores the complex relationship between Gentille, a beautiful Hutu waitress, and Bernard Valcourt, a foreign journalist. Their love affair blossoms amidst the tensions of a society on the brink of collapse, highlighting the stark contrasts between their worlds. As they plan their wedding, the looming chaos of Rwanda's political landscape threatens to disrupt their lives, illustrating the intersection of personal and historical turmoil.