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A review by kibbles15
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Despite the fact that the book reads at a slower pace, it is very well written. The author was especially good at expressing the emotions of the story. I found myself feeling sadness, joy, anger, heartbreak, etc...right along with the main character. The plot is heartbreaking, but it is an interesting exploration on finding the balance between a Belief in God and Science.
Graphic: Addiction and Mental illness
Moderate: Grief, Physical abuse, Violence, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Suicide attempt, Abandonment, Animal death, and Cursing
Book does discuss humane procedures performed on mice in a laboratory environment.