51 pages 1 hour read

Jean Hatzfeld

Machete Season

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2003

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Jean Hatzfeld's Machete Season is a harrowing exploration of the Rwandan genocide, praised for its raw and compelling interviews with the perpetrators. Readers find it an insightful yet disturbing look into human cruelty. However, the repetitive nature of some testimonies and the graphic content may be overwhelming for some. Overall, it's a powerful, albeit unsettling, read.

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Who Should Read Machete Season?

Readers who found depth in We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed With Our Families or The Rwandan Genocide will appreciate Machete Season. Engaging and profound, it’s ideal for those keen on first-person narratives detailing historical atrocities, human psychology, and the aftermath of genocide.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: African
Education
Military / War
Genre
Education
Psychology