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Transcendent Kingdom
by Yaa Gyasi
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book tore my heart out, mostly because I felt called to myself, the pain I’ve caused others, and the pain others have caused me. For as long as Gyasi is publishing I will be following her work closely. A wonderful second novel to follow Homegoing.
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide attempt
Minor: Sexual content