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lady_sassy_pants's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, this was an amazing story. The heroine grows up as a slave on a plantation, lives to see the end of the civil war and experiences freedom during the post civil war south. Her journey was heartbreaking and raw. What’s even more remarkable is this was based on the author’s own family.
nijey's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
megmacgill's review against another edition
3.0
This book was set during pre-civil war, during the civil war, and post civil war. It follows a slave family through a couple generations with a heroine of Vry (?) It took a while for me to get into the book, otherwise I would have given it four stars. It really gave me a new perspective about the civil war and how black americans were affected pre and post war. I will never look at it the same again.
aoibheann's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
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? No
4.5
So important. So beautiful.
cbatstone27's review against another edition
3.0
lovely writing. vyry is a very strong character. i just didn't find the story all too original. there are a lot of african slave stories out there.
rachelemm's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
carleighsbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
super impressive book and i’m happy to have gotten to experience it :)
fragilelikejas's review against another edition
4.0
this is literally why Black mom biracials have more secure racial identity development
hillysreads's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best books I have ever read - the ending was joyful and I loved how the author ended the book. Every page was written beautifully and painted a picture in my head of the life of Vyry and her family. Even though the history of slavery was horrible and dark, it made me realize how strong willed the black race is and how they thrived for a better life and worked hard to provide foe their family in spite of the white mans hate. Margaret Walker is an amazing author and I cant wait to read more of her books. I wish there was a sequel to this book so I can read more about Vyry and her family.
ajunkel's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent, especially as an accompaniment to Gone With the Wind. I especially enjoyed the last third about Reconstruction.