A review by pained_creations
Middle Passage by Charles Johnson

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Unexpected and delightful read, but not words I expected to use for a book about a slave ship! The narrator and main character, Rutherford, has a delightfully optimistic and funny way of describing horrible circumstances. This short book is definitely worth a read.