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adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-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
4.0
I am still working out how I feel about this book. It was definitely interesting, it was definitely dark in its content. The main character was interesting- not necessarily hugely likeable at first but he changed over the course of the story. It made me think.
I was interested to hear the story of an emancipated slave and his experiences of living in America in the early part of the book. The historical details of the voyage were also interesting.
I was trying to pick apart how much of the supernatural part of the story was a factor of the nutrition deficiency and general trauma.
The ending felt a little contrived but I wanted to see it through and I didn't dislike it.
I think I need to mull on it a bit more
I was interested to hear the story of an emancipated slave and his experiences of living in America in the early part of the book. The historical details of the voyage were also interesting.
I was trying to pick apart how much of the supernatural part of the story was a factor of the nutrition deficiency and general trauma.
The ending felt a little contrived but I wanted to see it through and I didn't dislike it.
I think I need to mull on it a bit more
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Racism, Trafficking, Confinement, Death, and Slavery
Moderate: Rape, Mental illness, and Sexual assault
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