A review by papercraftalex
Wake: The Hidden History of Women-Led Slave Revolts by Rebecca Hall

dark informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

This is a difficult book to read, but very worth it. It sheds light on an aspect of history that is often washed over or downright hidden in the American education system, while also showing both the microaggressions and trauma that come from being a Black slavery historian. It is a powerful story and one that should be required reading. I'm not the biggest fan of this kind of art style, but it works well for the seriousness of this book.

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child death, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Trafficking, and Violence