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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This novel was startling in it's innovative use of the domestic novel genre turned to political purpose. A must-read for anyone interested in antebellum American history.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The plot of the book was very well thought out in order to portray the brutalities of the southern slave owners. The whole general idea of the plot was actually kind of funny when you think about it”
Fred A wrote this review 14 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A classic work of fiction that penetrates deeply into the hearts and minds of both slave and slave owner in the mid 1800's in the U.S. Bathed in scripture with Christ-like heros and the most evil villans, this work inspires, shocks and floods the soul with the sweetness of God's goodness in the midst of life's hashest cruelties. ”
Dave R wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I found the ending to be a little too convenient to tie up loose ends.”
daedodawn wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was an excellent book that I really enjoyed reading. I loved the wide cast of characters and the different flavors that they brought to the plotline. The characters were certainly the strong point of the book for me, and Tom was a hero to remember. Since I was raised on the King and I's version of this story (Run Eliza! Run from Simon!), it was a pleasure to see the story fleshed out as it was originally imagined by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The best chapter was the epilogue in which Stowe explained how close to reality the book was because it really helped bring home the reality of slavery and how slaves were treated for me. ”
Stella Nox wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“If you enjoy super long sappy book...read it. If not, don't. ”
Leah O wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“So far so good”
Sarah G wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“a must read for everyone”
Tansy wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“very powerful book but just so painful to read”
Heather L wrote this review Tuesday, October 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I read this as a "gifted" program, a type of "bridge" program, and I liked it, but I think you have to read things when you are ready to accept them, and that is one of the themes I plan to emphasize in my future talks. What would I think if I read it now? I was 14 then! The software doesn't even feature my edition! At any rate, it was certainly and remains a great book. ”
Dave M wrote this review Sunday, October 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
