A review by lyzz
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

This is one of the best books I have ever read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, and Violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Excrement, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, and Classism

Minor: Rape and Sexual violence

The book travels from the 1600s to modern day through the perspective of two black families. It shows the horror of slavery, colonialism and racism.