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288 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807006924
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press
Publication date: 20 September 2022
Description
The New York Times best-selling author’s time-travel classic that makes us feel the horrors of American slavery and indicts our country’s lack of progress on racial reconciliationDana’s torment begins when she suddenly vanishes on her 26th birthda...
Community Reviews Summary of 34,942 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
tense 67%
challenging 56%
sad 48%
reflective 38%
adventurous 30%
informative 22%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 26% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide
288 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780807006924
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Beacon Press
Publication date: 20 September 2022
Description
The New York Times best-selling author’s time-travel classic that makes us feel the horrors of American slavery and indicts our country’s lack of progress on racial reconciliationDana’s torment begins when she suddenly vanishes on her 26th birthda...
Community Reviews Summary of 34,942 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
tense 67%
challenging 56%
sad 48%
reflective 38%
adventurous 30%
informative 22%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 26% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide