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This book was a feat. It reminded me of when I read Roots in the eighth grade. It tells the story of a black family in chronological order by character. It also had the same compelling quality of Roots, a page-turning, can't-put-it-down quality. I stayed up all night reading this book, which is something I haven't done since I was young enough to have the luxury to do so. This book tells the story of two sisters, one who remains in Africa, and the other who is abducted and sold through the Atlan
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I put this book aside for a month after I started it as I felt I was not "ready" to read it. Whatever that means.
I'm glad I waited to read it with undivided attention. Normally I have a couple of books on the go, but I'm happy I let this one have my undivided attention.
The dual family trees were so intriguing and compelling.
The style of writing is uncompromising. The stories are confronting. Yet hopeful.
Told as a series of interrelated short stories, this history from African slave traders t ...more
I'm glad I waited to read it with undivided attention. Normally I have a couple of books on the go, but I'm happy I let this one have my undivided attention.
The dual family trees were so intriguing and compelling.
The style of writing is uncompromising. The stories are confronting. Yet hopeful.
Told as a series of interrelated short stories, this history from African slave traders t ...more
Beautifully written, particularly the stories in the first part. I was sad to reach the end of most chapters, wanting to follow the characters for longer on their journeys.
Jan 01, 2017
Akilah
marked it as to-read
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