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kerrence30 's review for:
Transcendent Kingdom
by Yaa Gyasi
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Through flashbacks ranging throughout the life of the protagonist we learn how her various key relationships develop, how it affects her, and eventually, at present day, how they come to conclusion. This story shines a light on the experiences of a first generation family from Ghana moving to the USA, the strong influence and contrasts of religious worship from traditional upbringing to adulthood in Alabama, and dark topics such as addiction, depression and death.
Concise and emotional, was great to listen to, well read, authentic, heartfelt.
Concise and emotional, was great to listen to, well read, authentic, heartfelt.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Grief
Moderate: Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide attempt, Abandonment