A review by hrushton01
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

challenging emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

4.25

I was so scared that Gifty’s mom would die at the end but relieved in the final chapter omg.

It was an amazing read and definitely an emotional rollercoaster. Highly recommend to anyone.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction

Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Suicide, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Racial slurs, Sexual content, Blood, and Alcohol