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275 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099288053
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Staring unflinchingly into the abyss of slavery, this spellbinding New York Times bestseller transforms history into a story as powerful as Exodus and as intimate as a lullaby. Sethe, its protagonist, was born a slave and escaped to Ohio, but eig...
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Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Child deathModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
War, Animal cruelty, Alcohol
275 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099288053
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Staring unflinchingly into the abyss of slavery, this spellbinding New York Times bestseller transforms history into a story as powerful as Exodus and as intimate as a lullaby. Sethe, its protagonist, was born a slave and escaped to Ohio, but eig...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 87%
emotional: 77%
sad: 70%
challenging: 63%
reflective: 49%
tense: 39%
mysterious: 35%
informative: 8%
hopeful: 5%
inspiring: 4%
adventurous: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Child deathModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
War, Animal cruelty, Alcohol