Kemosha of the Caribbean by Alex Wheatle

Kemosha of the Caribbean

Alex Wheatle

288 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ young adult adventurous hopeful inspiring fast-paced

Description

In 1668, a young Jamaican girl, Kemosha, secures her freedom from enslavement and finds her true self while sailing to Panama with the legendary Captain Morgan.In 1668, fifteen-year-old Kemosha is sold by a slave owner to a tavern keeper in Port R...

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Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
inspiring 44%
emotional 41%
hopeful 38%
dark 32%
tense 26%
informative 23%
challenging 20%
reflective 11%
sad 11%
lighthearted 5%
funny 2%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 44%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 38% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.85

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