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Spanning eight generations, this sweeping epic begins with two half-sisters in eighteenth-century Ghana. One marries a British slaver, while the other is sold into slavery. The narrative follows their descendants through the centuries, alternating between the gold coast of Africa and the plantations and city streets of America. It captures the legacy of slavery, the struggle for identity, and the enduring power of bloodlines. Gyasi's debut is a profound exploration of history's impact on the individual soul, making it essential reading.

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