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275 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780452261365
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New American Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Staring unflinchingly into the abyss of slavery, this spellbinding novel transforms history into a story as powerful as Exodus and as intimate as a lullaby. Sethe was born a slave and escaped to Ohio, but eighteen years later she is still not free...
Community Reviews Summary of 37,739 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
sad 71%
challenging 63%
reflective 49%
tense 40%
mysterious 35%
informative 7%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 28% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Slavery, Racism, Child deathModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
War, Alcohol, Animal cruelty275 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780452261365
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New American Library
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Staring unflinchingly into the abyss of slavery, this spellbinding novel transforms history into a story as powerful as Exodus and as intimate as a lullaby. Sethe was born a slave and escaped to Ohio, but eighteen years later she is still not free...
Community Reviews Summary of 37,739 reviews
Moods
emotional 77%
sad 71%
challenging 63%
reflective 49%
tense 40%
mysterious 35%
informative 7%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 28% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Child deathModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
War, Alcohol, Animal cruelty