Book Title: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Genre: Historical Fiction
Yaa Gyasi's 2016 debut novel, Homegoing, is a historical fiction saga that spans eight generations and three continents. The story begins in 18th century Ghana with two half-sisters, Effia and Esi, whose lives diverge dramatically. One marries British royalty, while the other is enslaved and sent to America. The narrative follows their descendants across centuries, from the American Civil War and the Jazz Age to modern day.
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