I recently borrowed "The Book of Negroes" by Lawrence Hill from my sister-in-law after she recommended it. As soon as I started reading it, I couldn't stop. I probably read the whole book in 3 or 4 days. I loved it - it is now on my list of favourite books.
The book is about a young African girl named Aminata Diallo who is stolen from her home and sold as a slave. She is shipped to the United States where she is forced to work on an Indigo plantation. The book chronicles her journey and the people she meets along the way. Although the novel is fictional, many of the things that Aminata experienced have a historical basis.
The novel was exceptionally written - it was fascinating, amusing at times, heartbreaking, and touching all at once. The characters are vividly portrayed and each have their own distinct personalities. Some of my favourite characters include Aminata, Georgia, Sam Fraunces, and Daddy Moses. The way the story is told is captures the audience's attention and does not let it go.
Overall, I highly recommend this book. What are your thoughts on this novel?
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