A review by siobhanward
River Sing Me Home by Eleanor Shearer

emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

What I really liked about this book is how different it was than so many books I've read and what I learned while reading it. I've not read many books (maybe any) with a similar plot, of an enslaved person trying to track down their stolen children, so it was a pleasure to read something that felt totally new. I also didn't know much about enslavement in the Caribbean and its history, which had me looking up things as I was reading, learning more about its history and where things were happening.

Shearer created an interesting story that was mostly well-paced. The ending felt a bit rushed after how much build up there had been throughout the rest of the book, but that didn't detract from my enjoyment all that much.

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