The Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson

The Yellow Wife

Sadeqa Johnson with Robin Miles (Narrator)

9 hours, 31 minutes first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical emotional fast-paced

Description

In the tradition of Wench and Twelve Years a Slave, this harrowing story follows an enslaved woman forced to barter love and freedom while living in the most infamous slave jail in Virginia.Born on a plantation in Charles City, Virginia, Pheby Bro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,562 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 71%
dark 59%
tense 54%
challenging 52%
informative 31%
reflective 24%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 49%
fast 46%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 32% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 42% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.42

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