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The Book of Night Women
The Book of Night Women
Author: Marlon James
From a young writer who radiates charisma and talent comes a sweeping, stylish historical novel of Jamaican slavery that can be compared only to Toni Morrison?s Beloved.The Book of Night Women is a sweeping, startling novel?a true tour de force of both voice and storytelling?that tells the story of a young slave woman on a...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781594488573
ISBN-10: 1594488576
Publication Date: 2/19/2009
Pages: 432
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Riverhead Hardcover
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 14
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justreadingabook avatar reviewed The Book of Night Women on + 1711 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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