Reviews

Makeda by Randall Robinson

kevinhendricks's review against another edition

3.0

A rambling family narrative about a grandmother who remembers past lives and her grandson who is struggling to find his place in civil rights era America. I listened to this book while running and I didn't mind the meandering so much--the great voices helped--but I probably would have been annoyed reading it. The narrator intentionally avoids subjects by wandering off on rabbit holes and it can get a little frustrating. But the beauty and history he discovers about his African heritage is incredible.

survivalisinsufficient's review against another edition

3.0

Dry for fiction, but an interesting read. I was hoping for it to be a bit more fantasy, less religious self-exploration.