296 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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A history of 18th Century slavery in Suriname (1765-1779) ... "a frank expose of life in the Dutch slave colony when sugar ruled as kind - and the tragic toll it took on the lives of colonists and slaves alike." De Telegraaf.
Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
sad 28%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual violence, ViolenceModerate
Slavery
296 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A history of 18th Century slavery in Suriname (1765-1779) ... "a frank expose of life in the Dutch slave colony when sugar ruled as kind - and the tragic toll it took on the lives of colonists and slaves alike." De Telegraaf.
Community Reviews Summary of 101 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
sad 28%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual violence, ViolenceModerate
Slavery