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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
mid kingdom.... i always have issues w scientist mc's bc i feel like everyone writes them the same, esp women. i didnt feel like this book was emotionally available, like i felt like there was a wall up around everything. weird book, will likely forget it soon
I loved [b:Homegoing|27071490|Homegoing|Yaa Gyasi|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1448108591l/27071490._SY75_.jpg|47113792]Homegoing so much that I was eager for this follow-up. The book is strong, but it doesn't really measure up to her debut. This one is about religion and science and faith and immigration. Lots of big topics and they'll handled deftly. Gifty is a scientist who brother died of an overdose when Gifty was young. The book deals a lot with Gifty's mother's depression and how it affects Gifty. I enjoyed all the locations of the book: Alabama, Ghana, and California. Gifty's brother descent into drug addiction was stark and realistic and terrifying (as in how easily it happened). The ending was a bit pat but overall the book was very internal to Gifty and full of emotion.
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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
I wanted to like this so much more than I did. And there was beautiful writing and interesting and eloquent thoughts about addiction and depression and racism and religion and faith. But those were short flashes in a very very boring book. I found myself skimming...and then I’d force myself to go back and re-read the passage. I almost gave it 3 stars because of the good stuff, but I ultimately couldn’t because of how bored I mostly was. I loved her first book, so I may have gone into this one with too high of expectations.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
What a book! I fell in love with Yaa Gyasi while reading Homegoing, and was super excited when I was gifted this book. Gifty makes you feel like no matter what age you are, it’s never too late to rediscover who you are and work through past dramas. Her story shows that there is light at the end of the tunnel, to ask and receive help graciously, and to forgive yourself no matter what. Also, super happy with the ending!
a truly excellent telling of the complexities of faith and doubt, questions and impossible answers, grief and healing. it's a beautifully-written story of searching and learning to be content with not finding exactly what you hoped for.