A review by orezevida
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Transcendent Kingdom is a heart wrenching and reflective exploration into themes of addiction, mental health and religion. Gifty’s journey with Christianity and subsequent deconstruction journey was extremely relatable and I loved how the nuance with which it was explored. Gyaasi’s writing is poetic without being overly flowery, and her ability to make me connect and feel each character’s emotions is masterful. And excellent read. 
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