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432 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781851687282
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 17 January 2009
Description
Described by the New York Times as both beautifully written and devastating', this is a startling, hard-edged dissection of slavery - a tour de force of voice and storytelling. At the heart of the novel is the extraordinary character Lilith, a spi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,513 reviews
Moods
challenging 75%
emotional 67%
sad 58%
tense 52%
reflective 18%
informative 16%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 40% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 73% | No: 14% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Slavery, Sexual violenceModerate
Child death, Alcoholism, Mental illnessMinor
Drug abuse, Suicide, Antisemitism432 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781851687282
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 17 January 2009
Description
Described by the New York Times as both beautifully written and devastating', this is a startling, hard-edged dissection of slavery - a tour de force of voice and storytelling. At the heart of the novel is the extraordinary character Lilith, a spi...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,513 reviews
Moods
challenging 75%
emotional 67%
sad 58%
tense 52%
reflective 18%
informative 16%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 40% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 73% | No: 14% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Slavery, Sexual violenceModerate
Child death, Alcoholism, Mental illnessMinor
Drug abuse, Suicide, Antisemitism