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A review by sidekicksam
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I don't think I'll ever be able to put into words how profoundly moved I was by this book.
Firstly, Gyasi's writing is transcendent. She paints the portrait of an immigrant family, battling addiction and the exploration of faith so well, it is hard to believe that this is not a memoir. I recognized a lot of myself in Gifty, especially her struggles with abandoning her religion and having a depressed mother in the house hit home for me.
I recommend this to anyone and everyone who wants to be deeply moved by a novel (without necessarily crying) and gorgeous writing.
Firstly, Gyasi's writing is transcendent. She paints the portrait of an immigrant family, battling addiction and the exploration of faith so well, it is hard to believe that this is not a memoir. I recognized a lot of myself in Gifty, especially her struggles with abandoning her religion and having a depressed mother in the house hit home for me.
I recommend this to anyone and everyone who wants to be deeply moved by a novel (without necessarily crying) and gorgeous writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Addiction, Death, and Abandonment