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432 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399590610
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: One World
Publication date: 17 November 2020
Description
From the National Book Award–winning author of Between the World and Me, a boldly conjured debut novel about a magical gift, a devastating loss, and an underground war for freedom. Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage. When his mother was s...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,152 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
challenging 49%
dark 44%
sad 44%
adventurous 39%
tense 31%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 29%
mysterious 27%
informative 15%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 35% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Slavery, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Racial slurs, Death, Rape432 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780399590610
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: One World
Publication date: 17 November 2020
Description
From the National Book Award–winning author of Between the World and Me, a boldly conjured debut novel about a magical gift, a devastating loss, and an underground war for freedom. Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage. When his mother was s...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,152 reviews
Moods
reflective 51%
challenging 49%
dark 44%
sad 44%
adventurous 39%
tense 31%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 29%
mysterious 27%
informative 15%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 35% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Racial slurs, Death, Rape