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mizele20's review
3.0
I want to read several books about this time period so I can compare them. I would like to reread Roots. I have Cane River on my list, and I've read 12 Years a Slave.
notesonbookmarks's review
5.0
The perfect companion/ replacement to GWTW. I'm so glad I finally read this!
morgancpayne's review against another edition
3.0
Jubilee was an interesting take and a different feel from what I normally read. The writing was superb and the character development was excellent! I did think the book dragged in a few spots, but all in all I'm glad. I picked this classic up!
amandafetters's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
dkathryn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
tfaye's review
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
laurajenkins's review
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
kittykornerlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This is a twentieth-century classic telling the story of a woman who is born slavery in the American South before the Civil War. Actually, the action of the story takes place before, during, and after the Civil War. Vyry has the misfortune of being the daughter of an African slave mother and the white master of the plantation. She looks enough like the master's acknowledged daughter born in wedlock to earn her the hatred of her white mistress. I thought it was terrific that the story was set around, and not just during, the Civil War, which the slaves called the Jubilee because it brought them their freedom. The story was carefully told and well-crafted. Everyone should read this book.