416 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399590597
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: One World
Publication date: 24 September 2019
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,206 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
challenging 49%
dark 43%
sad 43%
adventurous 42%
hopeful 31%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
inspiring 29%
informative 12%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 36% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Death, Racial slurs, Physical abuseMinor
Rape416 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399590597
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: One World
Publication date: 24 September 2019
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,206 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
challenging 49%
dark 43%
sad 43%
adventurous 42%
hopeful 31%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
inspiring 29%
informative 12%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 36% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Death, Racial slurs, Physical abuseMinor
Rape