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A review by elizabeth_its_liz_reading
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
5.0
TK follows a Ghanaian family living in Alabama and is written from the perspective of Gifty, a 5th-year doctoral candidate in neuroscience. The book shifts between the present day and Gifty reflecting on her childhood. Gifty turns to research to try and better understand her brother’s addiction and her mother’s depression.
Wow, I was just stunned by this novel. I loved the weaving of research and narrative — it was so expertly crafted. The family dynamics were compelling and I really related to how Gifty turned to research to try to understand her relationships and beliefs better.
I think this book will also be very powerful for folks in research/ science who grapple with their religious beliefs. I thought Gyasi painted such a realistic portrayal of this push and pull that Gifty experiences.
Overall, I thought TK was incredible and I can’t believe Gyasi’s scope. I will read anything she writes in the future. I would just suggest checking TWs before reading this one and I listed some below.
Wow, I was just stunned by this novel. I loved the weaving of research and narrative — it was so expertly crafted. The family dynamics were compelling and I really related to how Gifty turned to research to try to understand her relationships and beliefs better.
I think this book will also be very powerful for folks in research/ science who grapple with their religious beliefs. I thought Gyasi painted such a realistic portrayal of this push and pull that Gifty experiences.
Overall, I thought TK was incredible and I can’t believe Gyasi’s scope. I will read anything she writes in the future. I would just suggest checking TWs before reading this one and I listed some below.