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jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
Did this book feel unrealistic in a happily-ever-after sort of way? Yes. Did I care? No. I devoured this book, and I was not really expecting that. I just couldn't put it down.
ninasbooks57's review against another edition
5.0
What an eye- opening book! I have read stories of slavery before but this was so plain and pointed out the discrepancies of when slaves were valued and when they were abused. Very well written!!
surrrrrrrmmmmmma's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
eris_648's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
shelbedy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
shelbs888's review against another edition
3.75
My heart was so happy the last chapters of this book.
ktaroo939's review against another edition
3.0
A sweet story but a bit bland
It was a good story but similar to many others. The characters were well written but the author stayed away from anything too "deep". It was a good description of how love can grow between a child and adult who is not their parent but it stayed mostly away from the uglier aspects of slavery.
It was a good story but similar to many others. The characters were well written but the author stayed away from anything too "deep". It was a good description of how love can grow between a child and adult who is not their parent but it stayed mostly away from the uglier aspects of slavery.
lady_mel's review against another edition
5.0
This story takes place in the years before the Civil War. It tells of Mattie, a young woman who is wetnurse for the Wainwright family.
The baby she's given charge of is Elizabeth, who Mattie calls Lisbeth. Mattie teaches Lisbeth many things, the love of music, black-eyed peas, and the first yellow crocuses of the spring.
As Lisbeth grows up, she begins to realize that slavery is wrong, and a brutal act that she witnesses makes it even worse.
The baby she's given charge of is Elizabeth, who Mattie calls Lisbeth. Mattie teaches Lisbeth many things, the love of music, black-eyed peas, and the first yellow crocuses of the spring.
As Lisbeth grows up, she begins to realize that slavery is wrong, and a brutal act that she witnesses makes it even worse.
popgoesbitty's review against another edition
4.0
I don't *love* when white people write in Black dialects, particularly from times of slavery, but overall a great story.
rosieraggz's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse and Slavery
Moderate: Rape