A review by clairesle
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

4.0

This book was a fast and overall enjoyable read for me. I found myself reflected in the main character, Gifty, who struggled with finding the balance between her religious adolescence and her scientific adulthood. In my opinion, parts of the book were a little dry, even for someone who has done the same work Gifty does. I can imagine it would be even more so for those who do not have a background in scientific research. I found myself drawn most to Gifty's journal entries and flashbacks, wishing I could know her family even more than was offered.

Overall, it was going to be difficult to write something as poignant as Gyasi's first novel, Homegoing, but I did enjoy this book and look forward to whatever the author has up next!