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bookbeforeuleap's review
4.0
I absolutely adored Nightingale point so when I saw this on Net Galley I knew I wanted it! Let me start by saying I really enjoyed this book. I have seen a few reviews now that say its not as good as Nightingale Point and I don't think that's fair, this is a different type of story from Luan and so cannot be compared.
The story is told in dual narrative between Yvonne, the adult who knows the full history of what happened and Kiama, a young man who is trying to come to terms with what happened to him as a child. It also flicks between the past and present. I really enjoyed this character case study of Yvonne and Kiama. I started off really feeling for Yvonne's character and the cruel twist of fate she was dealt but as the book progressed I began to feel that she was a rather selfish where as I loved Kiama more with every page!
I felt the build up was brilliant but the actual event was a bit lacking, I wanted more about how Kiama felt and reacted and how the other characters reacted, especially Emma's parents. Overall another great book from this author and look forward to seeing where she takes us next.
The story is told in dual narrative between Yvonne, the adult who knows the full history of what happened and Kiama, a young man who is trying to come to terms with what happened to him as a child. It also flicks between the past and present. I really enjoyed this character case study of Yvonne and Kiama. I started off really feeling for Yvonne's character and the cruel twist of fate she was dealt but as the book progressed I began to feel that she was a rather selfish where as I loved Kiama more with every page!
I felt the build up was brilliant but the actual event was a bit lacking, I wanted more about how Kiama felt and reacted and how the other characters reacted, especially Emma's parents. Overall another great book from this author and look forward to seeing where she takes us next.
thefloatingbookworm's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Book Review đź—şHomecoming by Luan Goldie
I loved Luan Goldie’s first novel Nightingale Point which was long listed for the Women’s Prize. I’m gutted it wasn’t shortlisted....So I couldn’t wait to read what she had written next!
Homecoming is a story of love, coming of age, relationships and friendships, and an unraveling of the past. The story is told in two timelines 20 years apart. Set in London and Kenya the story is told from the perspective of Yvonne and Kiama.
Yvonne and Emma are great university friends. When Emma becomes pregnant towards the end of university with Kiama, Yvonne can’t tell her friend that she knows his father Lewis better than anyone would think. Emma decides to move back in with her wealthy parents in Kenya but tragedy strikes and young Kiama is left with no mother.
Years later Kiama seeks out Yvonne and asks her to join him on a trip to Kenya to find answers.
I thought Kiama was a very well written, endearing character. 💕 Something I love about Luan Goldie’s writing is that her characters are sharply observed and their relationships are believable.
However, there’s an element of mystery in this book that’s drawn out a bit too long and means that the pacing of the novel is a little slow.
Overall it’s a great read ... I was championing all the characters and felt invested in their joy, pain and development. The writing flowed nicely and the style was easy to read. Definitely one to look out for! 🤗
Thanks to @netgalley and @hqstories for my eARC. Homecoming is published in the UK on the 6th August.
I loved Luan Goldie’s first novel Nightingale Point which was long listed for the Women’s Prize. I’m gutted it wasn’t shortlisted....So I couldn’t wait to read what she had written next!
Homecoming is a story of love, coming of age, relationships and friendships, and an unraveling of the past. The story is told in two timelines 20 years apart. Set in London and Kenya the story is told from the perspective of Yvonne and Kiama.
Yvonne and Emma are great university friends. When Emma becomes pregnant towards the end of university with Kiama, Yvonne can’t tell her friend that she knows his father Lewis better than anyone would think. Emma decides to move back in with her wealthy parents in Kenya but tragedy strikes and young Kiama is left with no mother.
Years later Kiama seeks out Yvonne and asks her to join him on a trip to Kenya to find answers.
I thought Kiama was a very well written, endearing character. 💕 Something I love about Luan Goldie’s writing is that her characters are sharply observed and their relationships are believable.
However, there’s an element of mystery in this book that’s drawn out a bit too long and means that the pacing of the novel is a little slow.
Overall it’s a great read ... I was championing all the characters and felt invested in their joy, pain and development. The writing flowed nicely and the style was easy to read. Definitely one to look out for! 🤗
Thanks to @netgalley and @hqstories for my eARC. Homecoming is published in the UK on the 6th August.
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