Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Homegoing

Yaa Gyasi

320 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

“Homegoing is an inspiration.” —Ta-Nehisi Coates The unforgettable New York Times best seller begins with the story of two half-sisters, separated by forces beyond their control: one sold into slavery, the other married to a British slaver. Wr...

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Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 71%
sad 57%
challenging 46%
informative 38%
dark 36%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 24%
adventurous 18%
tense 17%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 18%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.58

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