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A review by amanda1793
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
5.0
4.75 ⭐
I love this book. The stories of each character were incredible. I don't think I have read a story told like this in a long time if at all.
Especially at the beginning, I found that this book reminded me of "The Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill. That was the book that started my interest in African American history as explained/shown in a fiction novel.
My only complaint is that I wish we saw more of the previous generations as they progress forward. The reason that I touch on this is because I felt that the later generations on both sides had slightly more involvement of the earlier generations (whether that be more than just mentioning them as parents or grandparents, or having them have a larger part in the story). I felt some of the stories were cut off, or cut short because of that. (I do understand that some of these characters passed before the next generation continues, but this isn't always explained in the best of ways).
Overall, this book was a great read. I would for sure recommend this.
I love this book. The stories of each character were incredible. I don't think I have read a story told like this in a long time if at all.
Especially at the beginning, I found that this book reminded me of "The Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill. That was the book that started my interest in African American history as explained/shown in a fiction novel.
My only complaint is that I wish we saw more of the previous generations as they progress forward. The reason that I touch on this is because I felt that the later generations on both sides had slightly more involvement of the earlier generations (whether that be more than just mentioning them as parents or grandparents, or having them have a larger part in the story). I felt some of the stories were cut off, or cut short because of that. (I do understand that some of these characters passed before the next generation continues, but this isn't always explained in the best of ways).
Overall, this book was a great read. I would for sure recommend this.