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165 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780701180454
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: CHATTO & WINDUS
Publication date: 30 October 2008
Description
In the 1680s, the slave trade was still in its infancy. In the Americas, virulent religious and class division, prejudice and oppression were rife, providing the fertile soil in which slavery and race hatred were carefully planted and took root. T...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,899 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
reflective 59%
dark 58%
sad 55%
tense 17%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 10%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Child deathModerate
Sexual assault, Rape, GriefMinor
Pedophilia, Domestic abuse, Torture
165 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780701180454
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: CHATTO & WINDUS
Publication date: 30 October 2008
Description
In the 1680s, the slave trade was still in its infancy. In the Americas, virulent religious and class division, prejudice and oppression were rife, providing the fertile soil in which slavery and race hatred were carefully planted and took root. T...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,899 reviews
Moods
challenging 59%
reflective 59%
dark 58%
sad 55%
tense 17%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 10%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Child deathModerate
Sexual assault, Rape, GriefMinor
Pedophilia, Domestic abuse, Torture