A review by the_schaef
The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill

5.0

Historical fiction account of Aminata Diablo, a woman who was abducted into slavery at age 12. The story is told through her eyes and provides insight into the actual and emotional experience of slaves and slavery. While it is an upsetting issue to explore, with significant indignities, humiliations and upsetting moments, there are elements of beautiful hope, love and enduring relationships. It speaks of how the black community banded together to help each other when they could and of the incredible resilience of the human spirit.