A review by eldritch_flower
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

challenging dark emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

 Beautifully written. Compelling. Powerful.

I'm not spiritual or religious at all, so a lot of this book didn't quite his the mark for me because I just couldn't relate to that aspect.

But otherwise it was a powerful read about trauma, pain, and familial relationships.
 
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