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A review by beatriks
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
adventurous
dark
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Based on the other reviews, it’s probably either a love or hate relationship with the book.
I loved the book, I learned a lot and I do think the short chapters work. In my opinion, Yaa Guasi is able to knit all stories together beautifully, and she succeeds in drawing layered characters in just a few moments of their lives. I found it fascinating she made it possible to learn so much, gain empathy for so many people in a relatively short book. This could easily have had 200 extra pages. I don’t miss them, but I would have enjoyed to read them. That’s why I won’t give a full 5 star-rating.
I loved the book, I learned a lot and I do think the short chapters work. In my opinion, Yaa Guasi is able to knit all stories together beautifully, and she succeeds in drawing layered characters in just a few moments of their lives. I found it fascinating she made it possible to learn so much, gain empathy for so many people in a relatively short book. This could easily have had 200 extra pages. I don’t miss them, but I would have enjoyed to read them. That’s why I won’t give a full 5 star-rating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death of parent, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Slavery, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Homophobia and Xenophobia