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Intimate portraits of past and present from "summary" of Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
The characters in this story feel like real people, with complex emotions and motivations that are both relatable and deeply human. Each character's story is told with such care and attention to detail that it feels as though we are being given a window into their most intimate thoughts and experiences. Through these intimate portraits, we are able to see how the past continues to shape the present, and how the legacy of slavery has had far-reaching effects on the lives of these characters. We see the ways in which trauma is passed down through generations, as well as the ways in which resilience and strength can also be inherited. The connections between past and present are made explicit through the structure of the novel, which moves seamlessly between different time periods and perspectives. We see how ...
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