Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Harriet Beecher Stowe with Susie Berneis (Narrator)

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fiction classics historical dark emotional sad slow-paced

Description

In debt, Kentucky farmer Arthur Shelby reluctantly decides to trade two of his slaves. The two, middle-aged Uncle Tom and young Harry, are to be sold to Mr. Haley, a detestable slave trader. Eliza, Harry s mother and Mrs. Shelby s maid, overhears ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,641 reviews

Moods

sad 66%
emotional 65%
dark 56%
reflective 52%
challenging 50%
informative 27%
tense 24%
inspiring 23%
hopeful 22%
adventurous 12%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 35%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 35% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.58

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