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A review by girlglitch
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
5.0
I loved Homegoing, so in some ways I was a little apprenhensive about reading Yaa Gyasi's sophomore effort - could it live up to my expectations?
The answer is yes. While very different in terms of tone and scale, Transcendent Kingdom is no less impressive than her debut. Gyasi addresses the issues of faith and addiction with characteristic insight and clear-sighted prose. She explores weighty themes such as racism, mental health and neuroscience with a deft touch, in a way that is both intelligent and unpretentious.
Transcendent Kingdom is a stunning novel - smart, sensitive and a real pleasure to read.
*Thank you to Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review*
The answer is yes. While very different in terms of tone and scale, Transcendent Kingdom is no less impressive than her debut. Gyasi addresses the issues of faith and addiction with characteristic insight and clear-sighted prose. She explores weighty themes such as racism, mental health and neuroscience with a deft touch, in a way that is both intelligent and unpretentious.
Transcendent Kingdom is a stunning novel - smart, sensitive and a real pleasure to read.
*Thank you to Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review*