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A review by kathleenguthriewoods
Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill
5.0
A big book (hardcover is 470 pages), and worth the investment. Beautifully written with a compelling narrative; a true page-turner. So many stories, most of which are lost but respectfully reimagined here. Also taught me chunks of history I hadn't before known -- from the Book of Negroes to the founding of Sierra Leone. Heartbreaking, and inspiring.
I had the advantage of being stuck in an airport for most of a day, so was able to read through this fairly quickly. In a perfect world, I would have taken longer to allow it all to soak in.
Highly recommend. It would also be a great choice for a book club. Lots of topics for discussion and further exploration.
I had the advantage of being stuck in an airport for most of a day, so was able to read through this fairly quickly. In a perfect world, I would have taken longer to allow it all to soak in.
Highly recommend. It would also be a great choice for a book club. Lots of topics for discussion and further exploration.