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296 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781908446275
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HopeRoad
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A history of 18th Century slavery in Suriname (1765-1779) ... "a frank expose of life in the Dutch slave colony when sugar ruled as kind - and the tragic toll it took on the lives of colonists and slaves alike." De Telegraaf.
Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
reflective 55%
tense 44%
sad 33%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Violence, Sexual violenceModerate
Slavery296 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781908446275
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HopeRoad
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A history of 18th Century slavery in Suriname (1765-1779) ... "a frank expose of life in the Dutch slave colony when sugar ruled as kind - and the tragic toll it took on the lives of colonists and slaves alike." De Telegraaf.
Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
reflective 55%
tense 44%
sad 33%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Violence, Sexual violenceModerate
Slavery