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156 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781604860870
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: PM Press
Publication date: 01 October 2009
Description
Presenting an alternative version of African American history, this novel explores what might have happened if John Brown's 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry had been successful. Chronicling life in a thriving black nation founded by Brown in the former...
Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews
Moods
hopeful 53%
inspiring 53%
reflective 46%
emotional 40%
challenging 26%
informative 13%
sad 13%
tense 13%
relaxing 6%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 26% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Average rating
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Racism, Slavery, War
156 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781604860870
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: PM Press
Publication date: 01 October 2009
Description
Presenting an alternative version of African American history, this novel explores what might have happened if John Brown's 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry had been successful. Chronicling life in a thriving black nation founded by Brown in the former...
Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews
Moods
hopeful 53%
inspiring 53%
reflective 46%
emotional 40%
challenging 26%
informative 13%
sad 13%
tense 13%
relaxing 6%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 26% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Slavery, War