A review by _jamaicangirlreads85
Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah

emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

WOW! I was NOT expecting all of that! This book goes ALOT deeper that any synopsis or review will give you. I'm so conflicted with my thoughts about this story but only because there really were NO winners here. Efe struggled all her life to be heard and understood, especially after surviving a tragic childhood trauma. Sam, bless his heart, most times only she what he wanted to see but I think he had his wife and daughter's best interest at heart. I did not doubt for a second that he didnt love his wife, though his actions towards her needs could've easily been perceived as selfish. This is a really great book. Of all the things that you could take away from these characters, two things stayed with me are how the pressure of family expectations can lead to your demise and motherhood and the act of mothering looks different for everyone. Who is anyone to judge, not knowing another mother's story. Wow! This one was so complex, so many layers. Marriage, parenting, cultural and traditions, family expectations, sacrifices. I urge you to read this and determine for yourself whose side you'll fall on.