A review by charlotteregan
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

4.5

Words are truly powerfully beautiful and Yaa Gyasi proves it with this book. It took me only a day to instill this book in me but I surely won’t be forgetting about it in the near future. Or ever. It shows us that history, especially when it comes to our lineage, can bring us to where we are right now—just like the family here. Reading each generation’s chapters brings me back to the previous chapters and slowly realize what led them to that point—that their families are all elements in what’s happening in the present and what will happen in future. Everyone plays a part in everyone’s story and that is beautiful. The ending was so moving it was impossible not to cry. I hope we get to live in a more kinder world. </3
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