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The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph
3 reviews
nicnocs511's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Slavery
Moderate: Child abuse, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Death and Racial slurs
corriejn's review against another edition
4.5
I continually was not sure quite what to make of this as like, historical fiction (it is based on an actual person), but I think a lot of that was not being familiar with the life of free (and free-ish) Black people in 18th century England, so my brain was constantly like "wait, is *this* part realistic?" But the story is very engaging (the audiobook at least also has an interview at the end with the author, which I found interesting in terms of his process researching and writing the play-- which is how it started-- and then expanding it into the novel).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Moderate: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
gloomypanda's review against another edition
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault