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A review by voraciouslycurious
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Be preparing to invest your time if you begin this book; slow going as main character struggle with painful past and depressed mother during frequent flashbacks to childhood.
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Racial slurs, Mental illness, and Grief