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Critical acclaim for ‘Kill the Devil’

The first reviews are in ! Here is some of the critical acclaim for Tony Macaulay & Juvens Nsabimana’s novel, Kill the Devil: A Love Story from Rwanda.

‘A movie surely beckons’ Irish News

‘A triumph of a novel and one I expect to see grace the big screen in the near future.’ Culture Crush NI

‘This is a wonderfully written, gripping novel, well-plotted, well-paced. It is a mix of every emotion you can think of, but the twists and turns of human feelings and reactions are handled with great descriptive and narrative skills. Quite a brilliant collaboration…This story screams movie.’ Dropped the Moon Blogspot

The Belfast Book Launch of Kill the Devil

‘Kill the Devil is a love story between a survivor and a perpetrator of violence and shares a lesson about forgiveness that is timeless in its importance and primacy, and should certainly resonate here in Northern Ireland where the Troubles have blighted the lives of so many.’ Belfast Newsletter

‘The novel portrays love, hope, and reconciliation after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The authors are planning to turn the book into a movie that will be shown around the world, spreading the message of hope and reconciliation from Rwanda.’ Editor’s Pick, New Times Rwanda

‘NI author Tony Macaulay’s novel on reconciliation in Rwanda shares message he hopes to bring home.’ Belfast Telegraph

‘a story of embitterment, regrets, lying and eventual healing…it’s a testament to the Rwandan people and their determination to achieve peace.’ Anne Hailes, Irish News

‘The book is well written, harrowing, yet full of hope.’ Conor O’Neil

‘Kill The Devil is much more than a gripping novel. It is a lesson in humanity.’ Steve Stockman, Soul Surmise

Tony & Juvens in Kigali for the Rwanda Book Launch in July 2023