The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph

The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho

Paterson Joseph

304 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical challenging funny informative medium-paced

Description

“I had little right to live, born on a slave ship where my parents both died. But I survived, and indeed, you might say I did more.” It’s 1746 and Georgian London is not a safe place for a young Black man, especially one who has escaped slavery. A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 124 reviews

Moods

informative 67%
emotional 52%
adventurous 42%
reflective 42%
hopeful 35%
inspiring 35%
dark 33%
challenging 25%
sad 22%
funny 18%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.73

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