Our Lady of the Nile (French: Notre-Dame du Nil) is a French-language novel by Rwanda-born writer Scholastique Mukasonga,[1] originally published in 2012 by Éditions Gallimard.

[6] Christine Rousseau of Le Monde wrote that "With bitter and tense writing, Our Lady of the Nile depicts a society walking inexorably towards horror.

Publishers Weekly wrote that Mukasonga "fully draws readers into the tensions, spirituality, and culture of Rwandan life from page one.

"[13] Byrd stated that the novel has an "air of foreboding consequence that imparts urgency to almost every page," and that "Mukasonga is a gifted storyteller with a sure sense of plot construction, and an aptitude for crafting piquant descriptions.

"[11] Like Byrd, Zoellner felt that "Mukasonga’s strength is generally not in dialogue," as characters sometimes spoke in "stentorian proclamations that no self-respecting adolescent girl would attempt.

"[11] LaRue stated that "we should [...] welcome the opportunity to read Mukasonga’s work in English," despite its minor flaws (again, citing "occasionally clumsy" dialogue, as well as exposition).

[16] The film was directed by Atiq Rahimi and stars Amanda Santa Mugabekazi, Albina Sydney Kirenga, Malaika Uwamahoro, Clariella Bizimana, Belinda Rubango Simbi, and Pascal Greggory.