576 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780436203589
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Reed Tr Ito
Publication date: 17 February 1998
Description
A complex portrait of a 19th-century rural American family. The novel tells the story of one man's passage from slavery abolitionist to guerilla fighter to terrorist and martyr. Narrated by the abolitionist's son, Owen, the book recreates the poli...
Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
reflective 80%
adventurous 60%
sad 60%
tense 60%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Racism, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death, Miscarriage, Racial slursMinor
Alcohol
576 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780436203589
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Reed Tr Ito
Publication date: 17 February 1998
Description
A complex portrait of a 19th-century rural American family. The novel tells the story of one man's passage from slavery abolitionist to guerilla fighter to terrorist and martyr. Narrated by the abolitionist's son, Owen, the book recreates the poli...
Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews
Moods
dark 80%
reflective 80%
adventurous 60%
sad 60%
tense 60%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
Pace
medium 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Racism, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death, Miscarriage, Racial slursMinor
Alcohol