Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Death, Physical abuse, ViolenceMinor
Rape, Sexual assaultCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8057 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
challenging 49%
dark 44%
sad 44%
adventurous 43%
hopeful 31%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
inspiring 29%
informative 13%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 37% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%Average rating
432 pages | first published 2019
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ISBN/UID: 9780399590610
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: One World
Publication date: 17 November 2020
Description
From the National Book Award–winning author of Between the World and Me, a boldly conjured debut novel about a magical gift, a devastating loss, and an underground war for freedom. Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage. When his mother was s...Book Information
432 pages | first published 2019
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ISBN/UID: 9780399590610
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: One World
Publication date: 17 November 2020
Description
From the National Book Award–winning author of Between the World and Me, a boldly conjured debut novel about a magical gift, a devastating loss, and an underground war for freedom. Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage. When his mother was s...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Death, Physical abuse, ViolenceMinor
Rape, Sexual assaultCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8057 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
challenging 49%
dark 44%
sad 44%
adventurous 43%
hopeful 31%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
inspiring 29%
informative 13%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 37% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%Average rating