Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, SlaveryModerate
Sexual violence, Death of parent, Child deathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2542 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
informative 59%
dark 53%
challenging 52%
tense 47%
reflective 44%
inspiring 35%
adventurous 34%
hopeful 10%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%Average rating
512 pages | first published 2007
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ISBN/UID: 9780393351392
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Publication date: Not specified
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...Book Information
512 pages | first published 2007
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ISBN/UID: 9780393351392
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Publication date: Not specified
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...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, SlaveryModerate
Sexual violence, Death of parent, Child deathCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2542 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
informative 59%
dark 53%
challenging 52%
tense 47%
reflective 44%
inspiring 35%
adventurous 34%
hopeful 10%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4%Average rating