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A review by themirrorball
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.5
a fascinating and moving exploration of grief, mental illness, addiction, and spirituality. i found the progression of gifty’s thoughts and emotions throughout her life captivating and beautiful. each character was very real and raw, and by the end of book i felt as though i knew them as gifty did.
Graphic: Mental illness, Addiction, Grief, Drug abuse, Racial slurs, and Drug use
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Toxic relationship