219 pages • first pub 1892 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486479019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 22 December 2010
Description
The daughter of a wealthy Mississippi planter, Iola Leroy led a life of comfort and privilege, never guessing at her mixed-race ancestry -- until her father died and a treacherous relative sold her into slavery. This stirring tale of life during t...
Community Reviews Summary of 213 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
hopeful 54%
informative 40%
challenging 31%
dark 31%
sad 31%
inspiring 27%
tense 9%
adventurous 4%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Slavery, Child death, Terminal illnessMinor
Alcoholism, Hate crime, Mental illness219 pages • first pub 1892 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780486479019
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication date: 22 December 2010
Description
The daughter of a wealthy Mississippi planter, Iola Leroy led a life of comfort and privilege, never guessing at her mixed-race ancestry -- until her father died and a treacherous relative sold her into slavery. This stirring tale of life during t...
Community Reviews Summary of 213 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
hopeful 54%
informative 40%
challenging 31%
dark 31%
sad 31%
inspiring 27%
tense 9%
adventurous 4%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, DeathModerate
Slavery, Child death, Terminal illnessMinor
Alcoholism, Hate crime, Mental illness