Blood River by Tim Butcher

The author’s journey through the Congo is adventurous, dangerous and at times very moving. Just about everyone advises him not to go – but he goes anyway, and finds a country wracked by corruption and violence. Not a place you’d want to visit, but an excellent read.

Review by Rawdon Parslow



Blood River by Tim Butcher

(Posted May 1, 01:07 PM)



The author’s journey through the Congo is adventurous, dangerous and at times very moving. Just about everyone advises him not to go – but he goes anyway, and finds a country wracked by corruption and violence. Not a place you’d want to visit, but an excellent read.

Review by Rawdon Parslow