A review by a_tanya
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

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

3.75

A good exploration of the impacts of religious trauma, anti blackness in the church and disillusionment after pursuing the ‘American dream’. Just wish Gifty’s character was more fleshed out. I could not feel her feelings all the way.
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