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jaimie_lynn's review against another edition
3.75
I was into this book for a long time but then it really started dragging.
I generally read WWII historical fiction and this year I wanted to branch out. So this is the first I've read of this era or about slavery in general.
The story as a whole was fantastic. I loved the idea of a slave running away and finding out where all her kids are. I feel like that's something that's very realistic. I also loved a lot of the people she met along the way.
This was a great debut! Emotional at times and I actually teared up some. I can't wait to see what Shearer comes out right next!
I generally read WWII historical fiction and this year I wanted to branch out. So this is the first I've read of this era or about slavery in general.
The story as a whole was fantastic. I loved the idea of a slave running away and finding out where all her kids are. I feel like that's something that's very realistic. I also loved a lot of the people she met along the way.
This was a great debut! Emotional at times and I actually teared up some. I can't wait to see what Shearer comes out right next!
josieabc12's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
CAWPILE rating: 9
Very fascinating and captivating read. I loved being a part of Rachel's adventure for her lost children as well as her journey to find herself outside of the restraints of slavery.
Very fascinating and captivating read. I loved being a part of Rachel's adventure for her lost children as well as her journey to find herself outside of the restraints of slavery.
winterg's review against another edition
3.0
3/5
Pretty heavy book with shit load of history but also for some reason physics?
The books flowery language was okay at best but I hoped the author would let the reader see these emotions not get told
Oh and also the plot? How the fuck did Rachel find her children that easily like the most messy part of the book was mercy and cherry Jane arc aka Trinidad where everything felt rushed a bit too rushed even the ending felt a bit shit? Where's the big reunion that's what we wanted, but anyway the books tone was done really well and the character were okay at best they had no character development at all even nobody who really was a nobody at the end
Not the biggest fan of this book for how boring the ending parts got so ye.
Pretty heavy book with shit load of history but also for some reason physics?
The books flowery language was okay at best but I hoped the author would let the reader see these emotions not get told
Oh and also the plot? How the fuck did Rachel find her children that easily like the most messy part of the book was mercy and cherry Jane arc aka Trinidad where everything felt rushed a bit too rushed even the ending felt a bit shit? Where's the big reunion that's what we wanted, but anyway the books tone was done really well and the character were okay at best they had no character development at all even nobody who really was a nobody at the end
Not the biggest fan of this book for how boring the ending parts got so ye.
obviouschild96's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
nikhil23's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
ninasbooks57's review against another edition
5.0
This is an awesome amazing story! I had never thought about after being ‘freed’ that a ‘run away’ slave woman would search for her children that had been sold. Make sure you have Kleenex.
bacampbell's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful story of an escaped mother searching for her children. I wish some of the kids’ stories were more fleshed out, but overall very emotional and enjoyable!
copascribe's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 ☆
This book was both heartbreaking and hopeful. I was so invested in these characters and learned more about the slave trade in the Caribbean.
The author's note at the end was just as powerful as the novel.
I'll be thinking about this book, the history, and Rachel for a long time.
This book was both heartbreaking and hopeful. I was so invested in these characters and learned more about the slave trade in the Caribbean.
The author's note at the end was just as powerful as the novel.
I'll be thinking about this book, the history, and Rachel for a long time.