Do Not Disturb: An addictive psychological thriller

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I didn't know much about Rwanda apart from the atrocious 1994 genocide of the Tutsi's by the Hutu's, and a vague notion that ever since it has been relatively peaceful and developing well. It turns out the truth is much more complex. Rudasingwa, Theogene (6 April 2021). "Rudasingwa On Why People Become Apologists for Kagame's Regime in Rwanda". Democracy in Africa . Retrieved 6 April 2021. Colgate University academic Susan Thomson said that it was "one of the best books on Rwanda I’ve read in a long time" and "a masterclass in investigative journalism". [15] In Foreign Affairs Phil Clark argues that Wrong is insufficiently critical of the Rwanda National Congress as well as Karegaya and disagrees that foreign aid should be cut over human rights violations and assassinations. [16]

With the predictable compliance of the congenitally murderous, venal Mobutu Sese Seko, France gave safe conduct to the perpetrators of the Rwanda genocide into the Democratic Republic of Cong (DRC), Zaire, as it was then. First off, this is not quiet horror; the author himself classifies this as a slasher novel. I would take it one step further and describe it as torture porn, much like the Saw films and what I have seen of Rob Zombie's work. so I can understand why some folks would be turned off to something like this. It's more visceral than your normal slasher, and the author seems to relish the graphic descriptions of violence his antagonists administer to their victims. So if that's a turn off, than this particular novel is not for you. I can't speak to his other works because, as I mentioned previously, this is my first book by the author. All of which ignores the fact that relations between Rwanda and South Africa, deteriorated to the point of tit-for-tat expulsion of diplomats, because South Africa did jump to the conclusion advanced by Wrong. Rwanda’s position was that all evidence should be investigated, and any suspects brought before the courts. Since we are also left in no doubt about how “meticulously” the book was well researched, we must assume that if not the reviewers, the writer at least, well understood the origin of these myths about Rwandans as liars, deceitful, duplicitous, generally not to be trusted.

I loved how the tension ramps up towards the end, and really did keep me guessing which I appreciate. Almost all the Hutu Power ideologues, from Joseph Habyarimana Gitera, in his 1959 so called Hutu Commandments, which were to be echoed by Hassan Ngeze’s own version in 1990, were committed to their Catholic faith, a commitment surpassed only by the intense, visceral hatred of their neighbours. Not too sure about this one. I finished it a couple of days ago and waited for it to ‘settle’ in my mind. Did I enjoy it? Yes, but… I would firstly like to thank Netgalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this book for free in exchange for an honest review. Narrator Kirsty was a believable protagonist, generally expressing the same doubts and suspicions as the reader - can I trust this person? Could they be lying? I always find this refreshing as so many characters in psychological thrillers seem to walk around with their heads in the sand. That said she did miss one significant deception which was probably more obvious to the reader. I found Kirsty a relatable character, particularly with regard to coping with serious mental health issues in a partner.

The only piece that was somewhat of a let down was the constant refrain on the running of the guesthouse. Granted, considering that it was the very reason Kirsty was even there, so I can understand its inclusion, but it still felt somewhat repetitive without really being pivotal to the plot. At the same time, however, I absolutely adored the atmospheric setting of the Welsh countryside that seemed to become more and more grim right along with the storyline. It is a pity that none of those so keen on sending our 'illegal aliens' and 'refugees' have, or will ever, read this book. Not that I think any of them have the intelligence to absorb its lessons) - added October 2023. This had so much going on in terms of story development managing to keep me guessing till the very end. She has determined that Rwanda, or rather ‘Kagame’ was responsible for the murder. We are assured there would be incontrovertible evidence, were the government of South Africa not suppressing it to shield Rwanda. The magazine was once edited by now Prime Minister Boris Johnson, whose opinion on colonialism in Africa, is that “the continent might be a blot, but it is not a blot upon our conscience. The problem is not that we were once in charge, but that we are not in charge anymore.”From the award-winning author of The Sisters, Local Girl Missing and Last Seen Alive, comes a taut psychological thriller in which family secrets and hidden pasts build to a violent climax in a guesthouse among the idyllic Welsh mountains.

Kagame made his old schoolmate his external intelligence chief. Wrong portrays Karegeya as an accomplished manipulator of foreign politicians in maintaining the saviour myth, even as he grew disillusioned with political repression and killings. It is telling, the extent to which Western commentators, journalists, politicians, and even the United Nations, have suddenly, obsessively, almost desperately, focused on the alleged “looting of Congolese resources” with every mention of Rwanda. As well as the theory of the “Untold Story” within the strategy of Rwanda’s mass murderers to rewrite history, was the emphasis to always target the person of Paul Kagame, a much hated figure to them, much as was his predecessor as leader of the RPF, the late Gisa Rwigyema.The Guardian pronounces the book “devastating.” We are not told for whom. Is it devastating for Rwandans? President Kagame, all on his own? the “prominent international supporters” who have “long feted” him? All of the above? We do not know. But then Kirsty’s cousin, Selena, comes to stay. They used to be incredibly close until something drove them apart and they’ve not seen each other in years. From the minute Selena arrives, so does trouble. Coincidence or not? Seemingly unable to conceive of any reason to venture into Congo, other than a hunger for its riches, they continue to shoot murderous glances at Rwanda, for the temerity of venturing towards their buried treasure. As I might have mentioned I love the idea of starting anew somewhere and running a B&B really appeals to me so I felt for Kirsty when her dreams started to go wrong. The fact she tries hard to hold everything together and keep everyone happy made me warm to her as did her obvious love for her kids. I found myself hoping for a good ending for her even though I had a feeling early on that this wouldn’t happen. a b c d e "A scathing critique of Paul Kagame's government". The Economist. 27 March 2021 . Retrieved 6 April 2021.