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hellbender's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
reflective
sad
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
4.5
avriemarsolek's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
ccmarie_'s review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
abradybuysbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
amanda1793's review
5.0
4.75 ⭐
I love this book. The stories of each character were incredible. I don't think I have read a story told like this in a long time if at all.
Especially at the beginning, I found that this book reminded me of "The Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill. That was the book that started my interest in African American history as explained/shown in a fiction novel.
My only complaint is that I wish we saw more of the previous generations as they progress forward. The reason that I touch on this is because I felt that the later generations on both sides had slightly more involvement of the earlier generations (whether that be more than just mentioning them as parents or grandparents, or having them have a larger part in the story). I felt some of the stories were cut off, or cut short because of that. (I do understand that some of these characters passed before the next generation continues, but this isn't always explained in the best of ways).
Overall, this book was a great read. I would for sure recommend this.
I love this book. The stories of each character were incredible. I don't think I have read a story told like this in a long time if at all.
Especially at the beginning, I found that this book reminded me of "The Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill. That was the book that started my interest in African American history as explained/shown in a fiction novel.
My only complaint is that I wish we saw more of the previous generations as they progress forward. The reason that I touch on this is because I felt that the later generations on both sides had slightly more involvement of the earlier generations (whether that be more than just mentioning them as parents or grandparents, or having them have a larger part in the story). I felt some of the stories were cut off, or cut short because of that. (I do understand that some of these characters passed before the next generation continues, but this isn't always explained in the best of ways).
Overall, this book was a great read. I would for sure recommend this.
myrkky's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
nplunkie's review
challenging
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
This is an incredibly important and excellent book. The way Gyasi manages to tell the story of so many characters across such a vast timeline while not losing the ability to let us get to know and understand those characters is really impressive. The book highlights so many aspects of generational trauma and the impact of the slave trade in a very impactful way - really enjoyed this book and would love to read more by Gyasi.