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Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts by Rebecca Hall
4 reviews
masterofmusix's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
5.0
This book tells an incredible story. It provides a visual depiction of what the slave trade actually looked like. It describes the story of the authors journey to find the truth about her ancestors past. It is as dark and haunting as it is illuminating. Rebecca Hall is a hero for writing this book.
Graphic: Suicide, Torture, Trafficking, Violence, War, Gun violence, Racism, Hate crime, Misogyny, Murder, Rape, Slavery, Blood, Genocide, and Sexual harassment
robinks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
I didn’t like the illustrations, and the layout of some of the pages made the words difficult to follow. But overall, it was both heartbreaking and frustrating to read about lost history and how it repeats itself today in racist patriarchy.
Graphic: Murder, Violence, Grief, Sexism, Gun violence, Death, Trafficking, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Sexual violence, Rape, Child death, and Torture
Minor: Pregnancy, Blood, and Suicide
nrogers_1030's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.75
Graphic: Violence and Slavery
Moderate: Blood and Death
papercraftalex's review
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
This is a difficult book to read, but very worth it. It sheds light on an aspect of history that is often washed over or downright hidden in the American education system, while also showing both the microaggressions and trauma that come from being a Black slavery historian. It is a powerful story and one that should be required reading. I'm not the biggest fan of this kind of art style, but it works well for the seriousness of this book.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Graphic: Blood, Child death, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Trafficking, and Violence
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