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todallyanika's review against another edition
5.0
This book was a thrill. In a style that reminds me of [b:The Book of Negroes|23316548|The Book of Negroes|Lawrence Hill|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1417983381l/23316548._SY75_.jpg|860779], another Canadian saga, Edugyan takes the reader on a journey from a plantation in the Barbados, to the Arctic, Nova Scotia, England and to Africa as young enslaved boy Washington Black finds his life completely transformed by Titch, the brother of his enslaver, who borrows him from his brother to make a "cloud cutter," a flying machine. Parts of the book read more like YA, but as a teacher it didn't bother me. Be warned, the ending of this is not satisfying in a traditional sense, and may be downright infuriating for some people. This is a Canada Reads nominee for the 2022 CBC Books' Canada Reads.
zoebmmc's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
janada59's review against another edition
4.0
I rather enjoyed it. A sad, but hopeful story about an enslaved boy who becomes free, and comes to understand what that means for himself. I can see why it's a Canada Reads finalist.
tball333's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
wxllow_x's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
nesita's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mbucalo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
michelleleao10's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this novel from the Man Booker Prize short list! Had to drop a star for the last third of the book wasn’t as strong as the first two! Nonetheless a great read which I would absolutely recommend for rich storytelling!