Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill

Someone Knows My Name

Lawrence Hill

486 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Abducted from Africa as a child and enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata Diallo thinks only of freedom and of the knowledge she needs to get home. Sold to an indigo trader who recognizes her intelligence, Aminata is torn from her husband and child ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,104 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
sad 75%
informative 56%
challenging 54%
dark 54%
tense 44%
reflective 42%
adventurous 38%
inspiring 35%
hopeful 17%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 21%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 35% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 32% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 2%

Average rating

4.45

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