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512 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807033494
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press
Publication date: 14 September 2021
Description
The epic rendering of a Black woman’s journey through slavery and liberation, set in 17th-century colonial Brazil; the return of a major voice in American literature. First discovered and edited by Toni Morrison, Gayl Jones has been described as o...
Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
dark 44%
mysterious 32%
emotional 28%
informative 24%
reflective 24%
sad 20%
tense 20%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 4%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Violence, ColonisationModerate
Blood, Suicide, IslamophobiaMinor
Forced institutionalization
512 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807033494
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press
Publication date: 14 September 2021
Description
The epic rendering of a Black woman’s journey through slavery and liberation, set in 17th-century colonial Brazil; the return of a major voice in American literature. First discovered and edited by Toni Morrison, Gayl Jones has been described as o...
Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
dark 44%
mysterious 32%
emotional 28%
informative 24%
reflective 24%
sad 20%
tense 20%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 4%
Pace
medium 36%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 45% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Violence, ColonisationModerate
Blood, Suicide, IslamophobiaMinor
Forced institutionalization