Hoe duur was de suiker? by Cynthia McLeod

Hoe duur was de suiker?

Cynthia McLeod

320 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction historical informative slow-paced
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A history of 18th Century slavery in Suriname (1765-1779) ... "a frank expose of life in the Dutch slave colony when sugar ruled as kind - and the tragic toll it took on the lives of colonists and slaves alike." De Telegraaf.

Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
challenging 55%
reflective 55%
tense 44%
sad 33%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 27%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.53

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