The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.

The Prophets

Robert Jones Jr.

395 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional sad slow-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)
Loading...

Description

A singular and stunning debut novel about the forbidden union between two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation, the refuge they find in each other, and a betrayal that threatens their existence. Isaiah was Samuel's and Samuel was Isaiah's...

Read more

Community Reviews

4.06
based on 6,146 reviews

Moods

emotional: 84%

challenging: 72%

sad: 72%

dark: 65%

reflective: 46%

tense: 42%

hopeful: 9%

inspiring: 9%

informative: 8%

mysterious: 7%

adventurous: 2%

Pace

2% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
55% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
29% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

59% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
57% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

42% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...
Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more