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A review by seullywillikers
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Beautiful. Stunning. Heartbreaking. The language cuts right to the bone, and the structure of the storytelling is unique and powerful. I believe this is a must-read for everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Infertility, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Colonisation