Reviews

Jubilee by Margaret Walker

engeehill's review

emotional inspiring sad 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

5.0

kayereader's review against another edition

4.0

This classic novel of slavery, the Civil War and the years that followed the emancipation of slaves told thru Vyry's eye was a powerful story. Vyry , child of her slave mother and the plantation owner ,was a model of kindness , perseverance and strength of character. Despite many hardships and losses in her life, she never lost her spirit and faith.

annie314's review against another edition

sad slow-paced

2.0

brenbrown's review

challenging slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

stephco724's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-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

4.0

karisjmadison's review against another edition

challenging informative sad medium-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

4.75

kellis821's review

emotional reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Slavery

Moderate: War and Violence

evebe's review

challenging emotional inspiring reflective 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

4.0

kerrykerryboberry's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative slow-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? No

3.0

jmg317's review

5.0

This novel is truly a remarkable piece of literary history. Based on Margaret Walker's grandparents/great grandparents, the journey we take through antebellum GA through the civil war and the reconstruction era south is truly immersive and heartbreaking. The writing is so accessible and entertaining, it is shocking that this isn't a staple of literature in our education system. The main character is so unwaveringly loving and forgiving that you find uplifting themes in a truly dark period of history.

Definitely an all time favorite.