If you're a fan of the No. 1 Ladies Detective series you will love this! (Baking Cakes in Kigali - Gaile Parkin)

Member Name: purplepixie71

Product:	Baking Cakes in Kigali - Gaile Parkin
Date:	13/08/09 (9 review reads)
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Advantages: Simple and engaging writting - can be read in one sitting.

Disadvantages: Not an in-depth history of Rwanda

If you're a fan of the wonderful No. 1 Ladies Detective series by Alistair McCall Smith you will love this! Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile Parkin is a wonderfully-written novel set in Kigali, Rwanda. The language is simple and engaging and you instantly fall in love with the lead character, Angel - a highly-likeable, solid, traditional African woman with strong morals who makes a living baking cakes within the local community. Each time she bakes a cake for one of her fellow neighbours, a fascinating new story transpires bringing to life a colourful picture of life in Kigali. As the novel is based in Rwanda it touches on some hard-hitting topics such as AIDS and the horrific genocide which happened in Rwanda some 10+ years ago. Stories are told, but in a light-hearted way. This is not a history of Rwanda, but a gentle, enjoyable novel that you will find hard to put down. Good summer-time read, perfect for the beach, that will leave you wanting to learn more about this fascinating country.

Summary: Good read that will leave you wanting to learn more about this fascinating country.