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# Homegoing

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Review: Unflinching and Important - “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi is a masterpiece of storytelling, an import work of historical fiction, and a completely captivating read! Half-sisters, Effia and Esi, from different villages in west Africa (now Ghana) find much different fates, when one marries a British officer and remains in Africa, and the other is captured and sent to America on a slave ship in the 1700s. The novel follows their offspring from the eighteenth century until 2000. It is a fascinating and unflinching look at slavery, colonialism, and civil rights, with beautifully written individual stories of characters you will not soon forget. Highly recommend.
Review: Character driven history of slavery and its long-lasting effects - More like 4.5 stars, because I feel like my small critique is more about my likes as reader than a flaw in the book/with the writer. Homegoing is at times a hard book to read given the topic. It is also fascinating to trace a story that we all know much deeper into its history than we are generally accustomed to. And the characters...wow -- a week after finishing the book, and I still think about some of them and their sad, sad stories. The book starts with a genealogy chart, and here is where I knew that I was in trouble (but I'm thankful I didn't turn back and close the "cover" (Kindle user)). I tend to struggle with novels that have such a cast of characters that one needs a chart to figure out the relations. And need the chart, I did. I went back to the chart at the start of almost every chapter (especially later in the book) to remind myself of which side of the family (Effia or Esi) and who the character's parents were. It is these familial connections that tie the book together and allow us to see the long-lasting impact of the institution of slavery. The book is structured so that each chapter is the story of a singular character (essentially, though again, because it follows the ancestry, that character's story is always part of another character(s)' story as well. And here is one of my small issues: each chapter, despite its connections to the other chapters, reads a bit like a short story. That is, I didn't ever feel "done" with that particular character and just kept wanting to know more of his/her story. I would wait anxiously to get the chapter about one of the offspring, but that generally did not satisfy my desire to know more of the original character's story. (This, ultimately, is both quibble and compliment, I suppose). Then there is the language. The unique turns-of-phrase and vivid analogies and metaphors make you feel like you are reading stories written by an aged and well-lived storyteller (as opposed to this young 20-something Iowa MFA). The language truly feels authentic to Ghanian culture. And it's beautiful. I did find the reading experience at the beginning to be richer and more immersive than in the later chapters of the book. I'm not sure why, but Gyasi's clever and unique use of language becomes less frequent later in the book. Perhaps this is representative of the book's shift into American culture and away from Ghana. On the whole, I did have trouble keeping track of all the characters (the book spans almost 300 years; what can I expect?), but it was a powerful enough read that I am still thinking about it (and ready to read Whitehead's The Underground Railroad!) a week after finishing it.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,439 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Black & African American Historical Fiction (Books) #16 in Family Saga Fiction #162 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (41,835) |
| Dimensions  | 5.17 x 0.73 x 7.96 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 1101971061 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1101971062 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 320 pages |
| Publication date  | May 2, 2017 |
| Publisher  | Vintage |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unflinching and Important
*by M***S on February 1, 2026*

“Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi is a masterpiece of storytelling, an import work of historical fiction, and a completely captivating read! Half-sisters, Effia and Esi, from different villages in west Africa (now Ghana) find much different fates, when one marries a British officer and remains in Africa, and the other is captured and sent to America on a slave ship in the 1700s. The novel follows their offspring from the eighteenth century until 2000. It is a fascinating and unflinching look at slavery, colonialism, and civil rights, with beautifully written individual stories of characters you will not soon forget. Highly recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Character driven history of slavery and its long-lasting effects
*by V***L on September 8, 2016*

More like 4.5 stars, because I feel like my small critique is more about my likes as reader than a flaw in the book/with the writer. Homegoing is at times a hard book to read given the topic. It is also fascinating to trace a story that we all know much deeper into its history than we are generally accustomed to. And the characters...wow -- a week after finishing the book, and I still think about some of them and their sad, sad stories. The book starts with a genealogy chart, and here is where I knew that I was in trouble (but I'm thankful I didn't turn back and close the "cover" (Kindle user)). I tend to struggle with novels that have such a cast of characters that one needs a chart to figure out the relations. And need the chart, I did. I went back to the chart at the start of almost every chapter (especially later in the book) to remind myself of which side of the family (Effia or Esi) and who the character's parents were. It is these familial connections that tie the book together and allow us to see the long-lasting impact of the institution of slavery. The book is structured so that each chapter is the story of a singular character (essentially, though again, because it follows the ancestry, that character's story is always part of another character(s)' story as well. And here is one of my small issues: each chapter, despite its connections to the other chapters, reads a bit like a short story. That is, I didn't ever feel "done" with that particular character and just kept wanting to know more of his/her story. I would wait anxiously to get the chapter about one of the offspring, but that generally did not satisfy my desire to know more of the original character's story. (This, ultimately, is both quibble and compliment, I suppose). Then there is the language. The unique turns-of-phrase and vivid analogies and metaphors make you feel like you are reading stories written by an aged and well-lived storyteller (as opposed to this young 20-something Iowa MFA). The language truly feels authentic to Ghanian culture. And it's beautiful. I did find the reading experience at the beginning to be richer and more immersive than in the later chapters of the book. I'm not sure why, but Gyasi's clever and unique use of language becomes less frequent later in the book. Perhaps this is representative of the book's shift into American culture and away from Ghana. On the whole, I did have trouble keeping track of all the characters (the book spans almost 300 years; what can I expect?), but it was a powerful enough read that I am still thinking about it (and ready to read Whitehead's The Underground Railroad!) a week after finishing it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Must Read!
*by K***S on January 20, 2026*

Homegoing is one of those books that stays with you long after the last page. Two sisters who never know each other. One sold into slavery, one married into a British life in Africa. Their stories unfold across generations, chapter by chapter, showing how history echoes through time. If you love historical fiction with depth, heart, and meaning—this is a must-read. 10/10 📖✨

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