Small Country

In "Small Country," a poignant coming-of-age tale set in Burundi in 1992, ten-year-old Gabriel enjoys a carefree childhood filled with laughter and adventure alongside his family and friends. However, the tranquility of his expatriate neighborhood soon gives way to the encroaching horrors of civil war and genocide, shattering their idyllic existence. This evocative novel captures the loss of innocence through a child's eyes, blending moments of tragedy and humor to reflect on both a dark chapter in Africa’s history and the brighter days that came before.