A review by lucialater
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

wow. i was blown away from the first chapter/first PAGE of this book. the style is beautiful and yet so simplistic, and the story is both captivating and leaves you wanting more. i loved that the plot was essentially following the descendants of effia and esi down to "present" day while still exploring the effects of imperialism, colonialism, slavery, & related systems of oppression. the full circle moment at the end literally made me scream. immediately made it onto my list of favorite books of all time
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