The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.

The Prophets

Robert Jones Jr.

388 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary romance challenging emotional sad slow-paced
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 The Halifax plantation is known as Empty by the slaves who work it under the pitiless gaze of its overseers and its owner, Massa Paul. Two young enslaved men, Samuel and Isaiah dwell among the animals they keep in the barn, helping out in the fie...

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Moods

emotional 84%
challenging 73%
sad 73%
dark 66%
reflective 47%
tense 43%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
informative 8%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 2%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 36% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.05

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