Freeman by Leonard Pitts Jr.

432 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Freeman, the new novel by Leonard Pitts, Jr., takes place in the first few months following the Confederate surrender and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Upon learning of Lee's surrender, Sam--a runaway slave who once worked for the Union Ar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
challenging 66%
hopeful 66%
inspiring 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
informative 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

4.3

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