Reviews

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

jalehrter's review against another edition

5.0

4.5⭐️
I really really liked this book: stunning writing and I loved how it followed the two family trees through time, starting in 18th century Ghana. However, I felt that as a result there were almost too many characters, which I could never remember, and it felt a bit rushed as we got towards the present day. Still, a fantastic book which I would definitely recommend!

lorraine78's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

laurengoggin's review against another edition

5.0

Unique way of telling a story. As a genealogy buff, I really loved the way she followed multiple generations down the lines of 2 sisters.

mimid's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

ashleysmith9's review

emotional medium-paced

5.0

aclameiras's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

lcf1023's review against another edition

5.0

WHOA. I thought I loved "The Underground Railroad," but it doesn't hold a candle to "Homegoing." Wishing I had recommended this book to my book club instead of "Underground Railroad" as I feel that there is so much more to discuss. A beautiful, powerful novel.

louisadassow's review against another edition

5.0

I devoured this in less than 24hrs. Incredible. Beautifully written. Beautifully structured. Heart gripping, wrenching, and filling all at the same time. Deeply recommend.

masturahreads's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

kateolivia's review against another edition

4.0

stunning. tried on audio and kindle but in the end physical book was best because approaching it like a series of short stories worked better! really enjoyed.