A review by kibbles15
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Despite the fact that the book reads at a slower pace, it is very well written.  The author was especially good at expressing the emotions of the story. I found myself feeling sadness, joy, anger, heartbreak, etc...right along with the main character.  The plot is heartbreaking, but it is an interesting exploration on finding the balance between a Belief in God and Science. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction and Mental illness

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Violence, and Grief

Minor: Animal death, Cursing, Suicide attempt, and Abandonment

Book does discuss humane procedures performed on mice in a laboratory environment.