Member Reviews

A stunningly beautiful book that describes the inhuman horrors of slavery; while depicting the unending power of love:

Was this review helpful?

I've never read a Jesmyn Ward book before and while I wasn't attracted to the cover her name was enough for me to give this a shot. I'm certainly a fan now!

There is not much to say aside from the fact that Ward's pitch perfect voice carries this book through. An absolutely heart wrenching book without a misplaced word anywhere. A big wow.

Was this review helpful?