A review by xandrarama
The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill

adventurous dark informative sad

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Harrowing, as expected, but also a fascinating glimpse into pieces of history I knew almost nothing about (the Black Loyalists of Nova Scotia, Freetown in Sierra Leone). Perhaps due to the scope of the book (the protagonist's entire life) and its framing (as a fictional autobiography), the character development wasn't strong and this meant that my engagement remained more cognitive than emotional. Still a worthwhile read.