Reviews

Makeda by Randall Robinson

theawardshow's review against another edition

4.0

I appreciate the introspective nature of this book. It provided a good amount of depth and made for a great coming-of-age story. Robinson crafted an interesting story using history and a bit mysticism to articulate the double consciousness many African American feel at some point in their lives. This book also charged me with going back and brushing up on some of my African history. Overall, a well done, elegantly written book.

kevinhendricks's review against another edition

3.0

A rambling family narrative about a grandmother who remembers past lives and her grandson who is struggling to find his place in civil rights era America. I listened to this book while running and I didn't mind the meandering so much--the great voices helped--but I probably would have been annoyed reading it. The narrator intentionally avoids subjects by wandering off on rabbit holes and it can get a little frustrating. But the beauty and history he discovers about his African heritage is incredible.

survivalisinsufficient's review against another edition

3.0

Dry for fiction, but an interesting read. I was hoping for it to be a bit more fantasy, less religious self-exploration.