A review by excitedheart
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

It could be tempting to wish each character’s story went into more detail but I really grew to love the format this book takes. While getting only snapshots of each individual’s life, building on the history I knew came before allowed me to learn about the family as a whole in depth instead. The story is heartbreaking and uplifting and gives a really nuanced portrait of the lives of generations shifting and changing and growing with the world. Really beautiful.
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