Deogratias, a Tale of Rwanda #[nn]
"Deogratias, a Tale of Rwanda" is a haunting, visually striking graphic novel by J. P. Stassen, whose stark artwork and powerful storytelling capture the psychological aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. Moving between the tense days before the violence and the shattered world that follows, the story follows Déogratias, a man who believes himself to be a dog, yet harbors a quiet, desperate plan for vengeance against those he holds responsible for the loss of his loved ones. The story’s emotional weight and unflinching perspective are rendered with profound sensitivity, making it a deeply moving and unforgettable read.
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Moving between periods just before and immediately after the Rwandan genocide, Déogratias seems to have been driven insane by the massacre, believing himself to be a dog and is treated as a harmless fool by most; however, Déogratias is secretly planning revenge on key people he blames for the deaths of people he loved.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).