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tiamia1084's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Sexism, War, Alcohol, Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Gore, Cursing, and Sexual content
guinness74's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An outstanding work of historical fiction that tells the tale of Old John Brown. McBride has conjured an eyewitness to the Harpers Ferry saga and follows them from Kansas to Virginia, fateful bloody step by fateful bloody step. The novel is littered with historical characters who mesh evenly with the ones who might have existed, but the world has no record of. And even though you know the outcome (at least, one hopes you learned it), it is an exciting read, particularly so during the final chapters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Violence, Slavery, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexual content
larareads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
fast-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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Slavery
Moderate: Transphobia, Homophobia, War, Violence, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content
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