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Petit pays

Gaël Faye
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Petit pays

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Gaël Faye

Petit pays

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

French Literature

Education
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Burundi • 1990s

Topic
Military & War

Education
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Petit pays by Gaël Faye follows a young boy's experiences in Burundi during the 1990s. Through his eyes, the story explores themes of identity, displacement, and the impact of conflict on individuals and communities as tensions rise in the region. The narrative captures a poignant journey from innocence to the complexities of adulthood.

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

36,171 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gaël Faye's Petit pays is lauded for its poetic prose and vivid depiction of a childhood disrupted by war in Burundi. The novel's emotional depth and historical context resonate, though some critics note an overly familiar coming-of-age narrative. Overall, its lyrical style and poignant storytelling captivate readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Petit pays?

A reader who enjoys Petit pays by Gaël Faye likely appreciates poignant narratives about coming-of-age amid political turmoil. Fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Half of a Yellow Sun or Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner will likely be moved by this blend of personal and historical storytelling.

4.4

36,171 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

French Literature

Education
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Burundi • 1990s

Topic
Military & War

Education
Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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