Silke Roscoe

Literary masterpiece. The descriptions are so beautifully written that in some instances I re-read the paragraph just to absorb the brilliant descriptions. It's not an easy read, since the storyline revolves around hardship and tragedy. However, this is one book that will stay with me forever. Not only did I learn a lot about what happened in the Congo all those years ago, I also learnt a lot about human suffering, human endurance and survival of the soul from 5 different perspectives. A must read for anyone who appreciates a well written novel. It's brilliant!