Homegoing

1. General Impressions

 Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• What were your overall impressions of the multigenerational storytelling in Homegoing? Did the shifting perspectives across different characters and time periods enhance or detract from your experience of the story?
• Which aspects of Gyasi’s exploration of slavery’s legacy in both Ghana and the United States stood out to you the most? Were there specific characters, events, or emotional moments that you found particularly powerful or eye-opening?
• How did you feel about the emotional impact of the characters’ individual stories versus the overarching family saga? Did the novel’s structure and themes help you connect with characters on a personal level, or did you feel more focused on the broader historical narrative?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection

 Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

• Which character’s experience with family legacy or cultural identity resonated most with you? Were there any moments where you felt connected to the characters’ struggles or values related to family heritage and identity? How did these connections shape your view of the character?
• Homegoing often depicts characters facing challenges tied to generational trauma and healing. Have you experienced or observed how past family experiences influence your own life or values? How does this theme in the book help you reflect on generational influences in your own life?
• Reflecting on the theme of resilience, which character’s story of survival or perseverance affected you personally? Did their resilience remind you of someone in your life or a time when you, too, had to overcome challenges? How did this impact your reading experience?
• Homegoing portrays the separation and reunification of family over generations.