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Graphic: Rape, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Cultural appropriation
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Trafficking, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation
Ive deducted half a star from it just because 1) I didn’t feel that Jim evolved much throughout the story. I suppose that could be argued based on who he was when it started, but overall he just seemed to be the same guy from start to finish without much of his beliefs or feelings changing despite everything he goes through. And 2) the twist where
Definitely recommend others to read Huck Finn first before reading James! I think knowing the original story helps you appreciate this one more.
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Murder, Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation
Minor: Pedophilia, Death of parent, Alcohol, War
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Murder, Cultural appropriation
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood, Alcohol
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Kidnapping, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Antisemitism, Kidnapping, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Colonisation, Classism
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Abandonment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Sexual harassment
I will say that this is a FANTASTIC book, not an easy or enjoyable read necessarily, but very good. The audiobook narration by Dominic Hoffman was amazing. I don’t think it would have impacted me nearly as much if I hadn't listened to his talented interpretation.
This book is about the evils of slavery, the resilience of people who were demoralized and dehumanized, and friendship in unexpected places. This book certainly doesn’t shy away from the horrors of that time in history. To think of the ways humans can treat and hate other humans is shocking, disgusting, and terrifying. This book is important for people of all colors to read.
One aspect that had me thinking about current events is that James broke immoral laws. He broke those laws and risked his life to save his family and helped others to freedom in the process. This made me think of our current immigration situation and how most people who flee to this country are doing everything they can and risking everything for their families and freedom. Many times we assume we know their intentions and motivations without asking questions. If we just showed mercy, offered grace, and listened to their stories, our thoughts on their struggles might change.
There were so many other beautiful messages & sometimes hard lessons to learn in this book. I highly recommend reading this book and contemplating these messages.
Content warnings: slavery, torture/beating, violence, gun violence, fire, murder, hanging/lynching, racism, relatively graphic rape scene, strangulation, drowning, child abuse, death, racial slurs (particularly numerous uses of the "N" word)
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Murder, Cultural appropriation, Sexual harassment, War, Classism