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A review by hannah_greendale
The Bondwoman's Narrative by Hannah Crafts
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
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"No one ever spoke of my father or mother, but I soon learned what a curse was attached to my race, soon learned that the African blood in my veins would forever exclude me from the higher walks of life."
When The Bondwoman's Narrative was published in 2002, it became a New York Times bestseller, but the book's author was a mystery. Who was she? Was her name really Hannah Crafts? And was she truly a Black woman as she claimed to be? These questions and more arose when Henry Louis Gates Jr. found the long-lost manuscript of The Bondwoman's Narrative, which appeared to be one of the most significant historical finds in literature.
To prove the manuscript's worth, he would embark on a long search for the author, which I discuss in detail in my deep dive BookTube video on Hello, Bookworm.
I highly recommend reading this book! The author deftly blends a sentimental novel with elements of Gothic literature for an absolutely mesmerizing read. A story of haunted trees, cursed families, resilient women and more await you in The Bondwoman's Narrative.
"No one ever spoke of my father or mother, but I soon learned what a curse was attached to my race, soon learned that the African blood in my veins would forever exclude me from the higher walks of life."
When The Bondwoman's Narrative was published in 2002, it became a New York Times bestseller, but the book's author was a mystery. Who was she? Was her name really Hannah Crafts? And was she truly a Black woman as she claimed to be? These questions and more arose when Henry Louis Gates Jr. found the long-lost manuscript of The Bondwoman's Narrative, which appeared to be one of the most significant historical finds in literature.
To prove the manuscript's worth, he would embark on a long search for the author, which I discuss in detail in my deep dive BookTube video on Hello, Bookworm.
I highly recommend reading this book! The author deftly blends a sentimental novel with elements of Gothic literature for an absolutely mesmerizing read. A story of haunted trees, cursed families, resilient women and more await you in The Bondwoman's Narrative.