A Free Man of Color by Barbara Hambly

A Free Man of Color

Benjamin January #1

Barbara Hambly

311 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious slow-paced
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It is 1833, and as Mardi Gras draws near, carnival fever mounts in the muddy streets and glittering ballrooms of old New Orleans.... Here Benjamin January, recently returned from Paris, has found a job playing piano at the Salle d'Orleans. It is a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 248 reviews

Moods

mysterious 88%
tense 77%
informative 44%
adventurous 22%
challenging 22%
dark 22%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.92

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