Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

383 reviews

gothmeadowlark's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual content

shmerikataylor's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, and War

Moderate: Rape

clairevn's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.25

Hard to read, but a powerful story about the generational traumas of slavery and racism

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs, Rape, Slavery, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Colonisation

linhsreadinghour's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Beautiful beautiful historical fiction novel that follows the descendants of two sisters and how the decisions of each family member impacted the next. The writing was gorgeous and hooked me right in. Despite following each character for one chapter each time, Yaa Gyasi doesn’t fail to explore the intricacies and conflicts of their own lives, whilst weaving in the historical context and significance of the time period. Stunning book and so illuminating as a non-black person. Will become a classic in the future no doubt, a must read for everyone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Violence, Vomit, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, and War

chuck3791's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad

• 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? Yes

4.0

A pretty great about inherited trauma. Worthwhile but I will definitely not be reading it again and would only recommend with heavy caution

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Trafficking, Grief, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Colonisation

asha_m's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Trafficking, and War

tibbarasden's review against another edition

dark informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

The format of this book was brilliant. I love how the history of the slave trade and racism is told through the two different generational lines across the two continents. I thought the author did really well with creating unique personalities and storylines for each character. The family tree at the beginning really helped me, though I do wish dates had been included as it was a little difficult for me to keep the time frame in mind. It does deal with some heavy topics (besides slavery), so I would recommend checking the trigger warnings.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Racism, Rape, Slavery, and Fire/Fire injury

danisbookshelfx's review against another edition

emotional sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

I’ve never read a book structured like this before. I enjoyed following the different characters through the generations. I was torn between anticipation of what was going to happen to the next generation and sadness that I didn’t get to see more of the previous generation! 

Really moving story. Make sure you read trigger warnings!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Rape, and Slavery

Moderate: Sexual violence and Violence

Minor: Drug abuse and Suicide

beetree's review against another edition

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

The fact that this was published when the author was 26…I’m gobsmacked. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Rape, and Slavery

Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, and Fire/Fire injury

nad_books623's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

As an African American and descendants of slaves this book was amazing.

I did not expect them to meet to meet at the end. I was so shocked to read that Marcus met Marjorie. The ending was everything and I did not think it would connect. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Rape, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Grief, and Religious bigotry

Moderate: Violence, Trafficking, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Murder