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480 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101616185
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Publication date: 20 August 2013
Description
Now a Showtime limited series starring Ethan Hawke and Daveed DiggsFrom the bestselling author of Deacon King Kong (an Oprah Book Club pick) and The Color of Water comes the story of a young boy born a slave who joins John Brown’s antislavery crus...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,297 reviews
Moods
funny 69%
emotional 31%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 23%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
sad 22%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 18% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Violence, Sexual content, TransphobiaMinor
Death, Death of parent480 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101616185
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Publication date: 20 August 2013
Description
Now a Showtime limited series starring Ethan Hawke and Daveed DiggsFrom the bestselling author of Deacon King Kong (an Oprah Book Club pick) and The Color of Water comes the story of a young boy born a slave who joins John Brown’s antislavery crus...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,297 reviews
Moods
funny 69%
emotional 31%
reflective 28%
tense 28%
challenging 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 23%
dark 22%
hopeful 22%
sad 22%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 18% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Violence, Sexual content, TransphobiaMinor
Death, Death of parent