224 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857424808
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Seagull Books
Publication date: 15 April 2018
Description
This powerful novel presents the early days of the transatlantic slave trade from a new perspective: that of the sub-Saharan population that became its first victims. Cameroonian novelist L onora Miano presents a world on the brink of disappearing...
Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
challenging 57%
dark 57%
informative 57%
sad 57%
mysterious 42%
tense 28%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Slavery, GriefModerate
TraffickingMinor
Rape
224 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780857424808
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Seagull Books
Publication date: 15 April 2018
Description
This powerful novel presents the early days of the transatlantic slave trade from a new perspective: that of the sub-Saharan population that became its first victims. Cameroonian novelist L onora Miano presents a world on the brink of disappearing...
Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
challenging 57%
dark 57%
informative 57%
sad 57%
mysterious 42%
tense 28%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Slavery, GriefModerate
TraffickingMinor
Rape