Book guide
The Book of Negroes
Aminata Diallo’s fight to claim her own name becomes an unforgettable journey through slavery, survival, and freedom.
GenresHistorical
Genre and trope pairingsHistoricalResistance
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About The Book of Negroes
Abducted from West Africa as a child and enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata Diallo forges a path toward freedom through the American Revolution, the historic Book of Negroes, Nova Scotia, London, and a return toward Africa.
Reading signals
- Spice
- None
- Darkness
- Extreme
- Pacing
- Balanced
Content warnings
- slavery
- abduction
- rape
- sexual violence
- racism
- abuse
- child death
- suicide
- sexual content
