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464 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446690294
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
Publication date: 01 April 2003
Description
Possibly the first novel written by a black woman slave, this work is both a historically important literary event and a gripping autobiographical story in its own right. When her master is betrothed to a woman who conceals a tragic secret, Hannah...
Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
dark 60%
emotional 60%
tense 60%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
informative 40%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 26%
mysterious 20%
Pace
slow 13%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 18% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Sexual assault, SlaveryModerate
Racism, Rape, Torture
464 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446690294
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
Publication date: 01 April 2003
Description
Possibly the first novel written by a black woman slave, this work is both a historically important literary event and a gripping autobiographical story in its own right. When her master is betrothed to a woman who conceals a tragic secret, Hannah...
Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews
Moods
sad 66%
dark 60%
emotional 60%
tense 60%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
informative 40%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 26%
mysterious 20%
Pace
slow 13%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Character: 36% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 18% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Sexual assault, SlaveryModerate
Racism, Rape, Torture