The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill

The Book of Negroes

Lawrence Hill

512 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Abducted from Africa as a child and enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata Diallo thinks only of freedom―and of the knowledge, she needs to get home. Sold to an indigo trader who recognizes her intelligence, Aminata is torn from her husband and child...

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Moods

emotional 80%
sad 77%
informative 58%
dark 53%
challenging 51%
reflective 43%
tense 43%
adventurous 36%
inspiring 34%
hopeful 16%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 19%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 35% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3%

Average rating

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