62 pages • 2 hours read
Roméo DallaireShake Hands with the Devil
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Roméo Dallaire's Shake Hands with the Devil presents a harrowing account of the Rwandan genocide, offering firsthand insights into the failures of international intervention. Reviews praise its raw honesty and powerful narrative but note its emotional intensity may overwhelm some readers. Dallaire's perspective is invaluable, though the graphic content requires a strong constitution.
Who Should Read Shake Hands with the Devil?
A reader who would appreciate Shake Hands with the Devil by Roméo Dallaire is likely interested in military history, humanitarian efforts, and global politics. Fans of We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families by Philip Gourevitch or The Bang-Bang Club by Greg Marinovich and João Silva would find this compelling.
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