Review:

Shake Hands With The Devil By Romeo Dallaire

overall review score: 4.5
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Shake Hands with the Devil is a book by Lt. Gen. Romeo Dallaire that recounts his experiences as the Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda during the 1994 genocide.

Key Features

  • First-hand account of the Rwandan genocide
  • Insight into the failures of the international community
  • Discussion of moral dilemmas faced by peacekeepers

Pros

  • Powerful and moving narrative
  • Raises awareness about genocide and its impact
  • Provides valuable lessons for future conflict prevention

Cons

  • Can be emotionally distressing due to graphic descriptions of violence
  • May not provide a comprehensive analysis of all factors contributing to the genocide

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