A review by bandysbooks
Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo

emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

This book follows Anna Bain after the death of her mother. She has never known who her father was, but then she finds his old journal in her mother’s possessions. She comes to find out that he is the ex-ruler of a small African country and that leads her on a long journey to find out exactly who he is. 

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