The Abolitionist's Daughter by Diane C. McPhail

The Abolitionist's Daughter

Diane C. McPhail

500 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

On a Mississippi morning in 1859, Emily Matthews begs her father to save a slave, Nathan, about to be auctioned away from his family. Judge Matthews is an abolitionist who runs an illegal school for his slaves, hoping to eventually set them free. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 30 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.78

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