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432 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781443459587
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 02 August 2018
Description
A dazzling, original novel of slavery and freedom, from the author of the international bestseller Half-Blood BluesWhen two English brothers arrive at a Barbados sugar plantation, they bring with them a darkness beyond what the slaves have already...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,574 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
reflective 53%
dark 42%
sad 39%
challenging 35%
tense 25%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 15%
informative 9%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 44% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Slavery, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Death, Suicide, TortureMinor
Rape, Bullying, Colonisation432 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781443459587
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 02 August 2018
Description
A dazzling, original novel of slavery and freedom, from the author of the international bestseller Half-Blood BluesWhen two English brothers arrive at a Barbados sugar plantation, they bring with them a darkness beyond what the slaves have already...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,574 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
reflective 53%
dark 42%
sad 39%
challenging 35%
tense 25%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 15%
informative 9%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 44% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Death, Suicide, TortureMinor
Rape, Bullying, Colonisation