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372 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781617508691
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: NYLA
Publication date: 22 August 2000
Description
As a child Hester Wyatt escaped slavery, but now the dark skinned beauty is a dedicated member of Michigan's Underground railroad, offering other runaways a chance at the freedom she has learned to love. When one of her fellow conductors brings he...
Community Reviews Summary of 874 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
hopeful 47%
informative 41%
inspiring 36%
tense 26%
challenging 18%
reflective 16%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 14%
funny 13%
dark 12%
sad 11%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Character: 21% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Slavery, Sexual contentModerate
Violence, Gun violence, Hate crimeMinor
Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Kidnapping372 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781617508691
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: NYLA
Publication date: 22 August 2000
Description
As a child Hester Wyatt escaped slavery, but now the dark skinned beauty is a dedicated member of Michigan's Underground railroad, offering other runaways a chance at the freedom she has learned to love. When one of her fellow conductors brings he...
Community Reviews Summary of 874 reviews
Moods
adventurous 57%
hopeful 47%
informative 41%
inspiring 36%
tense 26%
challenging 18%
reflective 16%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 14%
funny 13%
dark 12%
sad 11%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Character: 21% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 48% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Slavery, Sexual contentModerate
Violence, Gun violence, Hate crimeMinor
Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Kidnapping