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416 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316056618
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Description
Under the cover of night, twelve-year-old Homer flees Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, unwillingly leaving their beloved mother behind. Much as he adores her and fears for her life, Homer knows there’s no turning back, not with t...
Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
hopeful 46%
tense 46%
inspiring 39%
informative 38%
challenging 31%
dark 24%
sad 16%
reflective 10%
mysterious 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 22% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, ViolenceMinor
Alcohol, Vomit, Gun violence
416 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316056618
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Description
Under the cover of night, twelve-year-old Homer flees Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, unwillingly leaving their beloved mother behind. Much as he adores her and fears for her life, Homer knows there’s no turning back, not with t...
Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews
Moods
emotional 62%
hopeful 46%
tense 46%
inspiring 39%
informative 38%
challenging 31%
dark 24%
sad 16%
reflective 10%
mysterious 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 22% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 51% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, ViolenceMinor
Alcohol, Vomit, Gun violence