A powerful non-fiction book that examines the Rwandan genocide. Gourevitch provides a comprehensive account of the events leading up to the genocide, the mass killings that took place in 1994, and the aftermath. 

Through interviews with survivors, witnesses, and perpetrators, the book offers personal narratives that bring to light the horror and brutality experienced during the genocide. 

Gourevitch also delves into the failure of the international community to intervene effectively, raising important questions about responsibility and accountability.