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A review by turnoverthepage
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
It is incredible how many lives and years Gyasi managed to explore in only 300 pages. Such an incredible author.
Not only did she explore generation after generation across two families but she managed to make each new narrator a fully fleshed out character in such a short space of time.
The book is challenging and obviously I can't say it is a pleasant read but the way the story is woven is incredible and it's a book I'm very glad to have read and have on my shelf. Will definitely be picking up Transcendent Kingdom.
Not only did she explore generation after generation across two families but she managed to make each new narrator a fully fleshed out character in such a short space of time.
The book is challenging and obviously I can't say it is a pleasant read but the way the story is woven is incredible and it's a book I'm very glad to have read and have on my shelf. Will definitely be picking up Transcendent Kingdom.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Violence, Torture, Murder, Rape, Sexual violence, Racism, Slavery, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Infertility, Racial slurs, and Infidelity