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maxwellkb2's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
This book celebrates enslavers, and that disquieting fact is hard to ignore.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Slavery, and Colonisation
Moderate: Sexual assault
professional_grandma's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book was an interesting experience. The fact that this was historical fiction based on the letters of a real person was such a unique premise and really elevated the story. However there were quite a few moments in the story that made me uncomfortable to read, like when the author would randomly describe something in more detail than necessary. Overall, I was able to look past those bits and get drawn into this world and experience Eliza’s struggles as a woman in the 1700s. This book made me absolutely furious and sad in the best way and I enjoyed reading it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Slavery
Moderate: Miscarriage and Injury/Injury detail