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  Homegoing is a powerful and sweeping narrative that traces the lineage of two half-sisters, Effia and Esi, across three hundred years of history, exploring the impact of slavery on their lives and the lives of their descendants.

  
  

  Full Synopsis Spoiler Alert!

  Rating: 4.3

  Genres Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Saga

  Original language: en

  Stars

  Effia

  Esi

  Maame

  Kojo

  H

  Sonny

  Marjorie

  Creators

  Yaa Gyasi (author)

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