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ClareR (6250 KP) rated Rootless in Books

Apr 19, 2026  
Rootless
Rootless
Krystle Zara Appiah | 2023 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry
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7.0 (1 Ratings)
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Rootless is undeniably a well written book, and I did enjoy it - even though at times I found it really hard going because of the subject matter.

It follows the lives of Efe and Sam, best friends from school who get married and have a child. Efe is reluctant to become a mother and is pressured into doing so by her family and Sam. She has unresolved childhood trauma, and pregnancy/ motherhood does nothing to help her get over that. She is a woman suffering under the weight of all the things other people expect her to do. There’s the odd moment where Eve does what she wants, but cultural expectations seem to be the winner in all this.

There’s a lot of lead up too this point where we get to know Efe and Sam and the reasons why they make their later choices. It’s a frustrating read at points, but then other people’s choices lives can be just that when their choices are different to those that you imagine you would take in their place! It’s always good to look at the other side, I think.

Efe and Sam are people who would have benefitted from counselling, parenting classes and more support!

Be prepared for a very sad ending, though - tissues at the ready!