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beklovesbooks's review against another edition
4.75
Excellent book from the perspective of 3 boys growing up at Monticello. Historically fairly accurate. Compelling. Deals with reality of slavery, race, and difficulty for those in the 1800s of mixed racial descent. Taught me a lot about Jefferson.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Physical abuse and Slavery
Minor: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Sexism, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Infidelity, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Vomit, Trafficking, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
atamano's review
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail