A review by baguettegay
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense 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? It's complicated

5.0

This book was a gut punch. The intricacies of grief, mental health, and ripples caused by addiction within a family. I loved the way Gifty was so tied to her scientific research that connected so deeply with what she had gone through with her brother’s death and addiction. It is hard to deal with grief head on, and I think showing how someone can be processing things without actually processing them is important. 
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