“the normal laws of development are inverted here in the Congo. The forest, not the town, offers the safest sanctuary and it is grandfathers who have been more exposed to modernity than their grandchildren. I can think of nowhere else on the planet where the same can be true.” p141”
― Blood River: A Journey to Africa’s Broken Heart
― Blood River: A Journey to Africa’s Broken Heart
Scott’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Scott’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Polls voted on by Scott
Lists liked by Scott













