256 pages • first pub 1853 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679783237
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 09 January 2001
Description
The first novel published by an African American, Clotel takes up the story, in circulation at the time, that Thomas Jefferson fathered an illegitimate mulatto daughter who was sold into slavery. Powerfully reimagining this story, and weaving toge...
Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
informative 63%
challenging 54%
sad 45%
dark 36%
tense 18%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | Plot: 40%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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256 pages • first pub 1853 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679783237
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modern Library
Publication date: 09 January 2001
Description
The first novel published by an African American, Clotel takes up the story, in circulation at the time, that Thomas Jefferson fathered an illegitimate mulatto daughter who was sold into slavery. Powerfully reimagining this story, and weaving toge...
Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
informative 63%
challenging 54%
sad 45%
dark 36%
tense 18%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | Plot: 40%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.