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Murambi, The Book of Bones by Boubacar Boris Diop is a fictionalized account of the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, focusing on Cornelius Uvimana, a professor who returns to Rwanda after years of exile. Cornelius visits his uncle and learns horrifying truths about his family's involvement in the genocide. The novel alternates between narrations, weaving together personal stories and historical context to explore the impact of the genocide. This book addresses themes of ethnic violence, familial betrayal, and collective trauma.