305 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241242735
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 01 August 2016
Description
Ghana, eighteenth century: two half sisters are born into different villages, each unaware of the other. One will marry an Englishman and lead a life of comfort in the palatial rooms of the Cape Coast Castle. The other will be captured in a raid o...
Community Reviews Summary of 31,268 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
sad 57%
challenging 47%
informative 38%
dark 37%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 24%
adventurous 18%
tense 17%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, RapeModerate
Drug abuse, Addiction, Drug use
305 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241242735
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 01 August 2016
Description
Ghana, eighteenth century: two half sisters are born into different villages, each unaware of the other. One will marry an Englishman and lead a life of comfort in the palatial rooms of the Cape Coast Castle. The other will be captured in a raid o...
Community Reviews Summary of 31,268 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
sad 57%
challenging 47%
informative 38%
dark 37%
inspiring 27%
hopeful 24%
adventurous 18%
tense 17%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 5% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, RapeModerate
Drug abuse, Addiction, Drug use