freyrnjordrson 's review for:

Washington Black by Esi Edugyan
3.0
challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is the story of a freed slave coming to grips with the reality of what it means to be a freed slave. The challenges he faces both physically and mentally are the main focus. It was an alright read, but I was hoping it would have more to say. Well written, but it felt lacking in the end.