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376 pages • first pub 2003 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 January 2004
Description
Nancy Kington, daughter of a rich merchant, suddenly orphaned when her father dies, is sent to live on her family's plantation in Jamaica. Disgusted by the treatment of the slaves and her brother's willingness to marry her off, she and one of the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,868 reviews
Moods
dark 34%
mysterious 34%
emotional 30%
tense 30%
lighthearted 26%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Death, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Blood, Gore, ViolenceMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Death of parent
376 pages • first pub 2003 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: 01 January 2004
Description
Nancy Kington, daughter of a rich merchant, suddenly orphaned when her father dies, is sent to live on her family's plantation in Jamaica. Disgusted by the treatment of the slaves and her brother's willingness to marry her off, she and one of the ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,868 reviews
Moods
dark 34%
mysterious 34%
emotional 30%
tense 30%
lighthearted 26%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 28%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Death, Injury/Injury detailModerate
Blood, Gore, ViolenceMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Death of parent