The Heroic Slave by Frederick Douglass

The Heroic Slave

Frederick Douglass

68 pages • first pub 1853 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Heroic Slave was Frederick Douglass' only piece of fiction. He wrote it in response to the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society's request for a submission to be included in their anthology Autographs for Freedom. The Heroic Slave is a retell...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
adventurous 60%
emotional 60%
inspiring 60%
sad 60%
informative 40%
tense 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.55

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