Reviews tagging 'War'

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

135 reviews

erin52's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Trafficking, War, Racial slurs, Sexism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Pregnancy, Addiction, Child abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Slavery, Abandonment, Fire/Fire injury, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Colonisation, Death, Death of parent, and Genocide

princessfabulous's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful sad fast-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

Amazing. Epic. So beautiful, scary, and lovely. Just read it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery and Racism

Moderate: Sexual content, War, Violence, and Sexual violence

leahgustafson's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring 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? No

5.0

This is a stunning epic that I truly believe should be required reading for everyone. 
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This story begins with two half sisters, Effia and Esi, and follows their lineage down through the six generations. I was nervous about the structure at first. Typically, if you need a family tree, map, or diagram to figure it out, it’s not my kind of book. However, I’m happy to say that this one came together so beautifully!
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I could not believe this was Yaa Gyasi’s debut. The writing and use of language are incredible. I was impressed at the complexities of the characters and the attachment I felt for them despite only reading each perspective for a short time. Honestly, Gyasi’s ability to tie together six generations of history speaks to her talent as a writer. This story highlights the importance of our connectedness and shared history. I also loved how the theme of oral history is woven throughout.
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This book sat on my TBR stack for years. Don’t be like me—if you’ve been waiting on this one, move it to the top of your list! 
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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Rape, Slavery, Violence, Drug use, Racism, Sexual assault, Torture, Drug abuse, and Addiction

jae_bird's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful medium-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Child death, Child abuse, Racism, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Slavery, Infidelity, Confinement, Death of parent, Violence, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Mental illness, Blood, Colonisation, Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Excrement, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Police brutality, Murder, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Addiction, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Drug use, Drug abuse, Bullying, War, and Pregnancy

Minor: Animal death, Vomit, Suicide, and Homophobia

isaarusilor's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Racism, War, Violence, Trafficking, Slavery, Torture, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Drug use, Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Addiction, Drug abuse, Colonisation, Fire/Fire injury, and Pregnancy

fluffy1st's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Colonisation, Fire/Fire injury, and Misogyny

Moderate: Death, Police brutality, Medical trauma, War, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Drug use, and Death of parent

lindsaylhunter's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad 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? No

5.0

My favourite book of all time. Gyasi weaves tragedy, pain, hope and happiness into an absolute masterpiece of a novel. I couldn't fault it if I tried.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Racial slurs, Trafficking, Slavery, Death, Colonisation, War, and Grief

Moderate: Sexual assault

justsmileandnod's review against another edition

challenging emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery and Racism

Moderate: War, Pregnancy, Drug use, Murder, Violence, Rape, and Racial slurs

Minor: Excrement

ilana_pop's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Rape, Trafficking, Racism, War, Fire/Fire injury, and Slavery

scenic92's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual assault, War, Murder, Slavery, Racism, and Racial slurs