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Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father's Secret Children by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
2 reviews
beklovesbooks's review against another edition
4.75
Excellent book from the perspective of 3 boys growing up at Monticello. Historically fairly accurate. Compelling. Deals with reality of slavery, race, and difficulty for those in the 1800s of mixed racial descent. Taught me a lot about Jefferson.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Physical abuse and Slavery
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Sexism, Grief, Violence, War, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Classism, Terminal illness, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
atamano's review against another edition
emotional
informative
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Racism, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Death of parent
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