A review by timothycwon
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi

dark emotional reflective sad fast-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? Yes

5.0

"Transcendent Kingdom" has a very clear, focused, and poignant style which I loved. Gyasi's writing transcends different eras of the main character's (Gifty's) life and her perception of her family, religion, and career in science. Through descriptive anecdotes and sharp descriptions of these experiences, I thought the book was very striking but heartbreaking to read in some areas.

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