A review by fuzzy1999
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A really emotive and insightful novel on African American history spanning from 1700 Ghana to modern day America. The way it's written is heartbreakingly beautiful. Each chapter follows another descendant, exploring the the challenges each individual experiences and the impact their parents choices/lack of choices had on them and how it shapes who they are. It almost reads like an anthology the way each chapter is self-contained, and yet seamlessly linked through the connection of ancestry. Not an easy read by any means as the themes, especially in the early chapters are extremely sad, but definitely one worth reading. As someone of Ghanaian heritage, I found this story especially poignant. 
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