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Homegoing
by Yaa Gyasi
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I had heard amazing things about Homegoing, but my only disappointment was that I didn't read it sooner! This is a truly beautiful book. Gyasi seamlessly transitions from one point of view to another, from one generation to another. The stories travel across multiple towns and continents. I did not think I'd enjoy the story lines switching between so many characters, but I loved it. I really enjoyed how you kept learning about a character and their life even after the story had shifted to one of their descendants.
I highly recommend this book, even if you aren't a historical fiction fan. The writing is beautiful and I feel like I learned so much from this book.
I highly recommend this book, even if you aren't a historical fiction fan. The writing is beautiful and I feel like I learned so much from this book.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Racism, Slavery