Clotel by William Wells Brown

Clotel

William Wells Brown with JD Jackson (Narrator)

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fiction classics challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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First published in 1853 amidst rumors that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with one of his slaves, Clotel is a fictional chronicle of one such child. After Jefferson's death, his mistress and her two daughters are auctioned. One daughter, Clote...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Average rating

3.35

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