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Title: Just because slaves had bad English doesn't mean they can't think
Review: I actually have not finished this book, but I believe I am going to give up. I've read about 150 pages, and really am not curious about what happens to any of the people. The characters don't have much depth. The author has them act like he makes them speak English--poorly and incompletely--a bit puzzling. As a historical novel set in the time of slavery, I think it may have some value, as the life of some slaves is probably depicted fairly accurately. But people come and go and you don't get to know them in depth at all. If I feel that I should revise this review in case curiosity wins out, I will. I really think there are many more engaging novels out there.
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