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The Book of Night Women
The Book of Night Women
Author: Marlon James
Described by the "New York Times" as both beautifully written and devastating', this is a startling, hard-edged dissection of slavery - a tour de force of voice and storytelling. At the heart of the novel is the extraordinary character Lilith, a spirited slave girl struggling to transcend the violence into which she is born, her story narrated i...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781851687282
ISBN-10: 1851687289
Publication Date: 3/1/2010
Pages: 432
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 6
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justreadingabook avatar reviewed The Book of Night Women on + 1713 more book reviews
This book was just not my cup of coffee. I found the language hard to read and follow; understand that it was written in the speech used at that time. The violence and situations appalled me; I know that things like that really did happen. The writing was well done and the characters were very well done and the storyline continues at a good pace. Like I said, just not my cup of coffee for the type of story I like to read. Thought I would try it.
gina329 avatar reviewed The Book of Night Women on + 27 more book reviews
Aside from the vulgar and crude language of the book, I enjoyed it. The Jamaican dialect took some getting used to, but the story itself kept me enthralled. I couldn't stop reading until I learned the fate of Lilith, and how the story would end. Interesting book.


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