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388 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061159176
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Amistad Press
Publication date: 29 August 2006
Description
From National Book Award-nominated author Edward P. Jones comes a debut novel of stunning emotional depth and unequaled literary power Henry Townsend, a farmer, boot maker, and former slave, through the surprising twists and unforeseen turns of li...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,878 reviews
Moods
challenging 70%
reflective 69%
dark 58%
sad 52%
tense 36%
informative 25%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 3%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 41%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 67% | No: 23% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Injury/Injury detail, DeathModerate
AbleismMinor
Miscarriage, Infertility, Child death
388 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061159176
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Amistad Press
Publication date: 29 August 2006
Description
From National Book Award-nominated author Edward P. Jones comes a debut novel of stunning emotional depth and unequaled literary power Henry Townsend, a farmer, boot maker, and former slave, through the surprising twists and unforeseen turns of li...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,878 reviews
Moods
challenging 70%
reflective 69%
dark 58%
sad 52%
tense 36%
informative 25%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 3%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 41%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 67% | No: 23% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Injury/Injury detail, DeathModerate
AbleismMinor
Miscarriage, Infertility, Child death