Helen Saito

OMG did I misjudge this one... I've been putting off reading it for a while now, not sure if it was my kinda thing. Well was I wrong or what!

I never expected a story that was about slavery; brutal, hard and full of pain to be so loving, gentle and caring at the same time. It truly is a study of contrasts. There's a contrast between the pain that's being handed out, yet with a loving, caring and considerate heart. The contrast between hating what slavery means, and yet coming to terms with wanting to own your own slave.

Beautifully written characters weave an intriguing tapestry throughout this book. And please, some of these men need their own stories told as well.

Very firmly ensconced on my favourites shelf!… (mais)