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otterlyreading's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
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? It's complicated
4.25
African Town is a story about the middle passage when the Africans of Dahomey were sold by their king to the Americans. It tells the story from multiples view points, even the ship, Clotilda which was a nice addition.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Violence and Rape
rhaselpaq's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Rape, Racism, Confinement, Death, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Slavery, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Excrement, Trafficking, Murder, War, Child death, and Pregnancy
kgourd's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
I listened to the audiobook, which I don't recommend. Too many perspectives to keep up with, despite the authors note in the back saying they left some people out of this narrative.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Slavery, and War
Minor: Rape and Murder
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