Homegoing

A family tree that divides in 18th century Ghana and reunites in the present day US. We follow the descendants of two half-sisters, Effia and Esi, alternating through 7 generations, from colonialism and slavery, to warfare to the end of slavery to revolutions to racial segregation, filled with tragedies and pains, yet also stories of families and love and hope. Even though you have to get to know 14 different people, the stories feel connected. I have a hard time choosing between 4 or 5 stars.