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jelloflop's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
joy13_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
5.0
I ended up liking this so much more than I thought I would. I read it for uni, and in the context of my class it is an incredible insight into the lives of slaves, particularly those of young women.
I cared so much for Linda/Harriet and felt joy and heartbreak right alongside her. I think this one will stick with me.
I cared so much for Linda/Harriet and felt joy and heartbreak right alongside her. I think this one will stick with me.
isirla's review against another edition
5.0
This is a story of triumph, despite living in a world that didn't recognize our narrator as a human being. It's a sobering thought for an able-bodied, female-presenting individual of Caucasian descent to read about the horrors Black People endured during times of slavery. They had no basic human rights. We take so much for granted, including our ability to stand up for what is rightfully part of our human rights. Without a voice or any say in their lives or their children's lives, Black Slaves lived in constant fear of persecution at the whims of white individuals. I use the term "individuals" here because Slaves weren't even safe from their masters' children! I cannot fathom how cold a heart can be to take a baby away from a mother, regardless of the colour of their skin. These passages ripped my insides to shreds.
This is a beautiful and gripping testimonial of extreme inner strength and determination to live a free life, as she should have been entitled to, and the journey she took towards living as a free woman.
thoughtdaughterr's review against another edition
I read this book to better inform me about the forced reproduction and sexual violence that enslaved women encountered. Once the book started talking about Harriet’s path to freedom, even tho it was very interesting, I kind of lost my interest. Also, reading this book was very… emotionally and spiritually draining, especially after reading a speculative fiction book about the legacy of slavery.