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francestea 's review for:
Transcendent Kingdom
by Yaa Gyasi
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The writing is fantastic, it reads like a true memoir. I found the plot interesting, juxtaposing the mice research with her life flashbacks, yet somehow it felt like not very much happened. The characters are quite sad throughout- it was a very heavy feeling book for me. Nana was my favourite character and I would’ve loved to hear more from him. I look forward to reading more of this author!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Grief
Minor: Death