A review by leahb88
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

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

5.0

This book is so gorgeous. The way that each person’s story is woven into the whole narrative to show the impact of colonialism. I loved how the author really emphasized the importance of place, land, and community. It felt like the characters continually returned to their ancestors, sometimes in small or indirect ways, but it left you with the feeling that we are all connected and each have an impact on each other.
It might be a bit difficult to read for some because of trying to keep all the characters and timelines straight, but there’s a family tree at the beginning and I found that the chapters were laid out in a way that made it pretty easy.
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