June’s book club selection, Baking Cakes in Kigali, is essentially a collection of short stories about a baker, Angel Tungaraza, in Rwanda, Africa, in the wake of the horrifying genocide. Through several celebrations, momentous occasions, and trials and tribulations, we get to know Angel, her family, and the people living near and with her in the compound where she lives.
Angel has had a difficult life, marred by disease and tragedy, but it’s really quite touching to see the way that the character lives despite all of that. She has a hand in most of the things that happen around her, and steers other people to live their lives to the fullest, to be content. She keeps an open mind, is kind, and believes in balance.
Honestly there’s not a lot to say about this book, it was a cute one about life and making your way past tragedy to see the good in things, but also had its occasional dark side. It was a good book club pick for discussion, and overall I’m definitely glad that I read it, and I would read it again. Solid 4.
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