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opalchainsaw's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
annagonzalez26's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
mrsbrharris's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked the ending. I wasn't really involved with the main character, but it was an easy read so I kept going. I was surprised by how much freedom meant, even more than keeping their families together. I liked that it was based on a true story.
coleycole's review against another edition
4.0
With no plot to speak of for the first two-thirds of the book, it is a bit of a slow starter. Nonetheless, I enjoyed Curtis' extensive set-up of the town, a Canadian settlement of free slaves. It's an interesting world to explore -- the end notes about Buxton are pretty fascinating as well. I loved Elijah's voice, and his worry-wart tendencies. It's nice to meet a main-character who cries easily and isn't brave, though he eventually turns out to be. When the plot does finally emerge, it takes off at high speed.
harry_p0tter_enjoyer1357's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
aholeistodig's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing, but there's no reason I should be at all surprised--Curtis demonstrated with Watsons that he has this crazy talent for building a hilarious AND moving AND personal story, and creating an honest and believable voice, and somehow making it all really meaningful in the context of our country's history--and with Elijah he's done no less.
lanica's review against another edition
4.0
It takes a little while to get used to the flow of the language, but the story is worth the effort. It starts off pretty slow, but picks up quickly and ends with all the tension and drama a reader could ask for. Another top notch novel from My Curtis.
sbayssassew's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
aubtobobtolob's review against another edition
5.0
Love love love this book! We have done thee audio three times. The author reads it so well... I would not have enjoyed it nearly as much without his authentic accent. Enjoy with your kids! :)
akublik's review against another edition
4.0
I've been meaning to read this book since it first came out, and I'm glad I finally did! A well-written and well-developed story about the first boy born free in Buxton, a settlement of runaway slaves in Ontario.