This book is amazing. It spans the globe and is such a rich story. I could not put it down. As a Canadian its a must read. Lawrence Hill is a great writing.

This is not, by any means, a "light" read. It took me a while to get through it because of the content--it was very heart-breaking. However, I think that this is a "must-read" that should be at the top of everyone's reading lists. Amazing, powerful and thought-evoking book.

I appreciate the book's richness in background information on the slave trade. It's important to know this sad part of history.

This was a hard book to swallow. But it is an amazing story of courage, strength, and most of all - going after what you desire most despite all the setbacks, roadblocks, and any possible challenge someone could put in front of you. I wouldn't say its easy to get through some of the scenes (some are explicit and terrifying), but it is extremely hard to put down. I loved this book and would definitely recommend it.