A review by kkm0112
Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

An interesting premise but the writing felt a bit wooden at times. Anna, now in middle aged and sorting through the items her recently deceased mother left behind, discovers that her father was a man who became president - some would say dictator - of a small West African (fictional) country. She decides to track her father down in Banama and learns more about him, herself, and her roots. I appreciated the way the author illustrated Anna’s struggle with what she discovers, but I think there could have been more emotion drawn out with this. (TW: mentions of eating disorders)
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