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ehiggs88's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
mtun's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? No
4.0
trisha_thomas's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful, brutal, heart-wrenching story. It's about the connection of family and finding those you love. It's about the cruelty of slavery and the added injustice of ripping families apart as cruel men sold and sent children, husbands and mothers away.
It's the story of Rachel. She's had multiple children and no longer has any with her. She is inspired to leave, go running, and start the search to find her children and reconnect, to let them know she loves them and has thought of them every day they are apart.
The story was tough to read at times. The kids and the things both they and the mother have been through were violent and bloody at times. Each new story held its own horrors and each one felt new and awful. But each found connection was beautiful. The way their souls knew each other mended some of the cracks each break created. It's a beautiful, eye-opening story as much as it was tough and cruel. I'm so glad I gave it a try, I learned a lot and am changed for having read it.
It's the story of Rachel. She's had multiple children and no longer has any with her. She is inspired to leave, go running, and start the search to find her children and reconnect, to let them know she loves them and has thought of them every day they are apart.
The story was tough to read at times. The kids and the things both they and the mother have been through were violent and bloody at times. Each new story held its own horrors and each one felt new and awful. But each found connection was beautiful. The way their souls knew each other mended some of the cracks each break created. It's a beautiful, eye-opening story as much as it was tough and cruel. I'm so glad I gave it a try, I learned a lot and am changed for having read it.
kprickett's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
laurenhill2142's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
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
5.0
pisces1_1318's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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
5.0
Absolutely beautiful story.
nightowlreader46's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Racism, Death, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Classism, Colonisation, Genocide, Miscarriage, Violence, Child death, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Racial slurs, and Cultural appropriation
jsparks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0