anusha_natesh's review against another edition
4.0
I heard this as an audiobook, but would have probably enjoyed more if I read it, as it was hard to keep track of people and their names while listening.
But such a matter-of-fact book, that the author describes all the events that happened from him being sold to slavery to his freedom. It paints a picture of the situation of slaves, their mindset and their longing for freedom!
I was really hoping that he would finally become free after his 4th attempt. Salut to his persistence to escape and then succeed in his life, while mingling in.
But such a matter-of-fact book, that the author describes all the events that happened from him being sold to slavery to his freedom. It paints a picture of the situation of slaves, their mindset and their longing for freedom!
I was really hoping that he would finally become free after his 4th attempt. Salut to his persistence to escape and then succeed in his life, while mingling in.
booklifer's review
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
4.75
Fascinating book which I enjoyed but probably not something I would read again
lehinton's review
3.0
I’d give this book 4 stars but the narrator mis-pronounced many MS town names which is kind of a pet peeve. I really liked the book otherwise!
rilynn's review
5.0
This is by far the most surprising "First read of the year" I have ever picked. It was a factual, straightforward, depressing, book that follows the true narration of Louis Hughes and his life from slavery to freedom.
It was a super educational and saddening book that skipped the fluff and went right for the hard truth of things.
It was a super educational and saddening book that skipped the fluff and went right for the hard truth of things.
madelenya's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.25
Painful and heartbreaking but I'm glad it's a happy ending.
ilse0778's review
4.0
A fascinating biography of Louis Hughes that taught me a lot about a period I knew far too little off. I liked the matter-of-fact way it was written and would definitely recommend it as a must read for this topic!