286 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849354721
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: AK Press
Publication date: 03 May 2022
Description
In 1793, as revolutionaries in the West Indies take up arms, James Hemings, has little interest in joining the fight for liberté --talented and favored, he is careful to protect his relative comforts as Thomas Jefferson's enslaved chef. But when h...
Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews
Moods
hopeful 69%
inspiring 46%
emotional 38%
dark 23%
tense 23%
challenging 15%
reflective 15%
sad 7%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 81% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, War, DeathModerate
Gore, SexismMinor
Rape, Suicide
286 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781849354721
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: AK Press
Publication date: 03 May 2022
Description
In 1793, as revolutionaries in the West Indies take up arms, James Hemings, has little interest in joining the fight for liberté --talented and favored, he is careful to protect his relative comforts as Thomas Jefferson's enslaved chef. But when h...
Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews
Moods
hopeful 69%
inspiring 46%
emotional 38%
dark 23%
tense 23%
challenging 15%
reflective 15%
sad 7%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 81% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, War, DeathModerate
Gore, SexismMinor
Rape, Suicide