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ivassavi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
2.5
(2021 Book#22)
2.5-3⭐️
⏳24 hours read
2.5-3⭐️
⏳24 hours read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Trafficking, and Violence
destdest's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
Hard to rate something like this. I certainly cannot rate for enjoyment. Reading this made me burn in anger and my eyes water. Despite the cruel, dehumanizing events, this was not an easy read, but it was easy <i> to read.</i> It only takes a few times to get used to Northup’s manner of speaking. I almost read it all in one sitting.
In light of recent events, those who say “This is not who America is,” surely have their head in the ground. Of course, this place can be better—should be better—but it was built on mass racism, enslavement, and genocide.
Anyway, I’m glad to have seen this in book form because I certainly could not have seen it visually.
In light of recent events, those who say “This is not who America is,” surely have their head in the ground. Of course, this place can be better—should be better—but it was built on mass racism, enslavement, and genocide.
Anyway, I’m glad to have seen this in book form because I certainly could not have seen it visually.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Torture, and Violence
jourdanicus's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Torture
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