Homegoing: A novel
by Yaa Gyasi
Homegoing: A novel by Yaa Gyasi holds a exceptional rating of 4.60 out of 5, based on 37.2K reader ratings. First published in 2016. The book spans 320 pages.
About Homegoing: A novel
Homegoing is the debut historical fiction novel by Ghanaian-American author Yaa Gyasi, published in 2016. Each chapter in the novel follows a different descendant of an Asante woman named Maame, starting with her two daughters, who are half-sisters, separated by circumstance: Effia marries James Collins, the British governor in charge of Cape Coast Castle, while her half-sister Esi is held captive in the dungeons below. Subsequent chapters follow their children and following generations.
The novel was selected in 2016 for the National Book Foundation's "5 under 35" award, the National Book Critics Circle's John Leonard Award for best first book, and was longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize in 2017. It received the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award for 2017, an American Book Award, and the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Literature.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Yaa Gyasi |
| Published | 2016 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Kindle Price | $11.99 |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.60 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 37,208 |
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What genre is Homegoing: A novel?
Homegoing: A novel is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is Homegoing: A novel worth reading?
Based on 37.2K reader ratings, Homegoing: A novel has an average score of 4.60 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."
How many pages is Homegoing: A novel?
Homegoing: A novel has 320 pages.
Who wrote Homegoing: A novel?
Homegoing: A novel was written by Yaa Gyasi. It was first published in 2016.
What is the ISBN for Homegoing: A novel?
The ISBN-13 for Homegoing: A novel is 9780241242735.
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