165 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780701180454
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: CHATTO & WINDUS
Publication date: 30 October 2008
Description
In the 1680s, the slave trade was still in its infancy. In the Americas, virulent religious and class division, prejudice and oppression were rife, providing the fertile soil in which slavery and race hatred were carefully planted and took root. T...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,079 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
challenging 55%
dark 55%
sad 55%
tense 16%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 11%
informative 7%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Child deathModerate
Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual contentMinor
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Body horror
165 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780701180454
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: CHATTO & WINDUS
Publication date: 30 October 2008
Description
In the 1680s, the slave trade was still in its infancy. In the Americas, virulent religious and class division, prejudice and oppression were rife, providing the fertile soil in which slavery and race hatred were carefully planted and took root. T...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,079 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
challenging 55%
dark 55%
sad 55%
tense 16%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 11%
informative 7%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Child deathModerate
Sexual assault, Rape, Sexual contentMinor
Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Body horror