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Jackie.Davidson shared a tip "Tracing the stories of a family through 8 generations, the two branches of the family get different starts that lead one branch in the slave trade to America and the other through British colonialism in Ghana. Such an epic sweep with memorable characters that each has their own short story tied to the wider backdrop of historical narrative, culture and ancestry."

aviva_downing shared a tip "I loved this as is. But I also would have loved a longer version with even more character development. So many amazing characters, not enough time with each of them."

meg_wadlington shared a tip "This was one of the best books I have ever read in my life. It was gorgeously written. It is both important and a great piece of literature."

autumn_brady shared a tip "Talented writer. She writes about the lives of individuals in a family tree- and every single life story is incredibly powerful. I think this book has made my all time favorites list. I’m looking forward to her new book coming out in March 2021."

alanna_horowitz shared a tip "Each chapter is a story of a successive generation starting with two sisters. You’ll understand generational trauma after reading this."

verna_wilder shared a tip "I just finished reading this. Gyasi tells stories that are woven into the twin history of half-sisters separated by the slave trade. Beautiful writing, dynamic story."

shana_dade shared a tip "It is a good nighttime book. I enjoyed the Parallel stories of 2 families separated by the slave trade, over multiple generations."

brown_betty_1727 shared a tip "I read this book in two days. The writer really knows how to grab your attention and develop characters across a quickly moving timeline."

ashley_luzak shared a tip "This is my new favorite book. Each character is so fascinating and intricate; their stories woven together to create this beautiful and magnificent quilt. And the time line flows perfectly. I just love it! 10/10 highly recommend."

chloe_s_8996 shared a tip "This book is beautiful. A testament to the choices we and others make and their influence, and how our stories diverge and interweave, even when we aren't aware of it. There's also a control to the writing you can't help but be envious of."

leah_b_byer shared a tip "I’m finishing, Anxious People by Frederick Backman (didn’t love it in the fall, when I started it, but just picked it back up and am really enjoying it). Currently, reading : How We Fight For Our Lives by Saeed Jones This is One Way to Dance by Sejal Shah Love in Color by Bolu Babalola The Rose Code by Kate Quinn Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny"

carolyn_durrant shared a tip "This is the best written book I’ve ever read. The family tree at the beginning was a genius move and I used this as a reference - each chapter was titled after a different character and continued on to tell their story while simultaneously wrapping up the story from the character previously above them in the family tree. Great story, great read, brilliant writing."

hilary_wilson shared a tip "I loved this book! Yaa Gyasi managed to weave together a story starting in Ghana in the eighteenth century with two sisters, and with each chapter focused on a new character of the next generation of this family. It was well written and provided a thoughtful insight on the difficulties Africans/ African Americans faced throughout history. 10/10"