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A review by rainbowbookworm
The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.
4.0
This is not an easy read. I was physically ill with the brutality depicted within this pages, but I was glad to have read it.
Isaiah and Samuel's love became more evident as the book progressed. However, the forces that opposed it also grew stronger.
The author is skillful at portraying the thoughts of the slave owners who while discussing Christianity tried to justify their inhuman treatment of slaves. Particularly appalling to me was one character, who I'm sure considers himself magnanimous for offering manumission to a slave as he is forcing said slave to have sex with him. There is also a lynching scene that affected me greatly.
Tough as it is to read, this book deserves a prominent spot in today's literary landscape and I look forward to Jones Jr.'s future works.
Isaiah and Samuel's love became more evident as the book progressed. However, the forces that opposed it also grew stronger.
The author is skillful at portraying the thoughts of the slave owners who while discussing Christianity tried to justify their inhuman treatment of slaves. Particularly appalling to me was one character, who I'm sure considers himself magnanimous for offering manumission to a slave as he is forcing said slave to have sex with him. There is also a lynching scene that affected me greatly.
Tough as it is to read, this book deserves a prominent spot in today's literary landscape and I look forward to Jones Jr.'s future works.