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catevanam's review against another edition
5.0
Simultaneously full of heart and horror, this incredibly crafted book left me feeling deeply human.
missyjohnson's review against another edition
3.0
sadness prevails. I did like the way Gyasi brought it all together in the end.
juliabragg's review against another edition
2.0
I am most definitely in the minority here. My major issue with this book, is that although the chapters are somehow intertwined, it's ultimately told as a compilation of short stories. I find it really difficult to get into and enjoy short stories, as I often time feel authors jam too much information into a tiny section. As a whole, the book itself was great, but how the story was told just didn't work for me.
maggieshalloe's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the best stories I’ve ever read. It was heartbreaking and heartwarming at every turn & I really enjoyed the way the chapters went along, person by person. It’s one of those novels I feel like everyone should read!
kaiazania's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
shlymiller's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Slavery
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, War, and Violence
Minor: Pregnancy and Suicide
apiep97's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Maybe the best book I’ve read this year. Recommending it to everyone I know. Heavy topics that I’m still thinking about daily.
read_mo's review against another edition
5.0
This book paints such a beautiful, holistic picture of the African/African-American experience. Gyasi's prose is eloquent with brutally honest story lines. For extra fun, the audiobook narrator customizes accents for each character!
mightydub's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
janemainprize's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25