Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill

Someone Knows My Name

Lawrence Hill

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

486 pages | first published 2007

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Kidnapped from Africa as a child, Aminata Diallo is enslaved in South Carolina but escapes during the chaos of the Revolutionary War. In Manhattan she becomes a scribe for the British, recording the names of blacks who have served the King and ear...
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Summary of 2542 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
sad 73%
informative 59%
dark 53%
challenging 52%
tense 47%
reflective 44%
inspiring 35%
adventurous 34%
hopeful 10%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 63%
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

4.46

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