A review by janniry
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

5.0

Brutal punch to the gut as we reminisce and remember the tragic story of the MC’s family. This left me broken in ways I cannot put into words, Gyasi is able to translate emotions incredibly through words on the page. At times it weighed on me heavily as we stumbled through memory and stories of Nana. While also discussing important topics covered like racism, the complexity of familial bonds, addiction, depression, and most of all a sense of loneliness. I also enjoyed how the MC treaded the line between religion and science, which cause conflict within her adult life and her overall spirit. If you want a heart wrenching story then give this a go