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Yaa Gyasi
historical fiction
epic historical fiction
past tense
third limited POV
~458 pp
high worldbuilding
A dark historical fiction. Expect rich worldbuilding, dense, literary prose, epic scope. Deeply introspective. Contains notable violence, sexual content.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 114,575 |
| Page count | ~458 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |