A review by ems_rxlibrary
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

challenging emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

This book reads almost like a collection of short stories. We follow two branches of the same family as they lead very different lives on different continents. One chapter is dedicated to one member of each generation on each side. 
I loved the symbolism and parallels you could see with each new chapter. The generational trauma was well described and you really felt like you knew the family. 
It was heartbreaking and beautiful walking with this family and as they each dealt with their own hardships and traumas as time progressed. 
I read a physical copy and really appreciated the family tree. I had to flip back and forth many times to reference it!
I think I wanted a little bit more at the ending to tie things up a little more. 
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