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A review by misajane79
The Kingdom on the Waves by M.T. Anderson
4.0
I've never been a huge fan of historical fiction about the colonial era, but if all the books were like this one. . .
All the complexities of what to do about the slavery question in the early days of the Revolution are explored here. But not from those in power, but with a group of very real slaves seeking freedom. One of my favorite parts is when Octavian attempts to record some of their stories. Anderson takes a little-known episode in history and makes you want to know more.
Realistic, with very little of the "oh, well that's way too convenient and not likely" eye-rolling I usually do with historical fiction.
And the ending--wide open, no hints to his future, is perfect.
All the complexities of what to do about the slavery question in the early days of the Revolution are explored here. But not from those in power, but with a group of very real slaves seeking freedom. One of my favorite parts is when Octavian attempts to record some of their stories. Anderson takes a little-known episode in history and makes you want to know more.
Realistic, with very little of the "oh, well that's way too convenient and not likely" eye-rolling I usually do with historical fiction.
And the ending--wide open, no hints to his future, is perfect.