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lucyo1602's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jbrins1's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
Two thumbs up for this historical fiction novel about a 16th century Spanish expedition in North America as told from the perspective of a Moroccan slave. Mustafa sold himself into slavery in order to (hopefully) secure his siblings a better life. He ends up as the slave for a young Spanish explorer who is part of the Narvaez expedition to Florida. (This was a real life expedition.) The expedition is ill fated and the members succumb to disease, starvation, and attacks from Native Americans.
I knew little to nothing about this expedition before reading this novel so I liked learning a bit about history. Having the story told from the perspective of a slave who was on the expedition gave it an interesting perspective. I recommend this book to historical fiction fans.
I knew little to nothing about this expedition before reading this novel so I liked learning a bit about history. Having the story told from the perspective of a slave who was on the expedition gave it an interesting perspective. I recommend this book to historical fiction fans.
erintowner's review against another edition
3.0
"This moment was perfect. It was all I had and it was everything."
kevinmccarrick's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
taylorkinsey's review against another edition
4.0
A true adventure, thoughtful and compelling from beginning to end. No detail spared, I grudgingly set the book down every night way past bedtime. A fantastic read!
allisoncc's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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? Yes