The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.

The Prophets

Robert Jones Jr.

388 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional sad slow-paced

Description

 The Halifax plantation is known as Empty by the slaves who work it under the pitiless gaze of its overseers and its owner, Massa Paul. Two young enslaved men, Samuel and Isaiah dwell among the animals they keep in the barn, helping out in the fie...

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Moods

emotional 84%
challenging 74%
sad 71%
dark 65%
reflective 46%
tense 43%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
informative 8%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 2%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 40%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 37% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.08

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