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296 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B01N6DC812
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HopeRoad
Publication date: 07 January 2011
Description
The Cost of Sugar is an intriguing history of those rabid times in Dutch Surinam between 1765-1779 when sugar was king.Told through the eyes of two Jewish step sisters, Eliza and Sarith, descendants of the settlers of 'New Jerusalem of the River' ...
Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
reflective 55%
tense 44%
sad 33%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual violence, ViolenceModerate
Slavery
296 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B01N6DC812
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: HopeRoad
Publication date: 07 January 2011
Description
The Cost of Sugar is an intriguing history of those rabid times in Dutch Surinam between 1765-1779 when sugar was king.Told through the eyes of two Jewish step sisters, Eliza and Sarith, descendants of the settlers of 'New Jerusalem of the River' ...
Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
reflective 55%
tense 44%
sad 33%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual violence, ViolenceModerate
Slavery