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A review by seullywillikers
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Beautiful. Stunning. Heartbreaking. The language cuts right to the bone, and the structure of the storytelling is unique and powerful. I believe this is a must-read for everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, Slavery, Addiction, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Animal death, Blood, Drug abuse, Child abuse, Colonisation, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Excrement, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Infertility, Rape, Suicide, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence