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belovedsnail's review
challenging
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? No
5.0
Five stars for being such an important book. One of the first novels published by an African American woman, this uses sentimental tropes to refute any idea that slavery is beneficial, refuse to accept white supremacy and point towards a model of Black community.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape and Violence
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