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Darren Colvin

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Beautifully written slave narrative

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5 out of 5 stars
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Revisado: 06-24-25

The humanity of James and the enslaved characters for each other was inspiring. At the same time, it is disappointing. I don't believe any human being can endure that kind of generational abuse and keep their humanity. It's an excellent book. Everyone should read it. Thank you, Percival Everett.

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Great story idea

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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 06-22-25

I liked the impostor storyline. I thought it was a fresh take on a historical fiction narrative. This was not my favorite book of his. I thought The Nine (the Lord of Corwick) was better. But I would recommend this and I’ll read the next installment.

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Excellent book! Everyone should read it. Or listen.

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 03-05-25

A thorough telling of the history of Africa. The history we were never taught us school. It turns out that Africa had the greatest military tactician in history. His tactics are still taught today. It had universities and schools to rival anything in Europe. And it had warrior queens more fierce than Budica. It is Great book! A must listen!

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I loved it!!

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Revisado: 10-05-24

Hannibal’s journey to war with Rome is a fascinating piece of history. Telling the story through the eyes of a common Carthaginian soldier, an orphaned camp follower, and a Numidian former Roman slave made it brilliant.
Thank you Mr. Durham for making it very clear that Hannibal, one of the greatest military generals of all time, was an African man of color who led an army of majority black infantry and Calvary dealt Rome its greatest defeats. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.

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Beautifully written 16th century psychological thriller

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Revisado: 07-29-24

I general like David Mark’s writing style. It’s very poetic in an unpretentious way. His style lends itself well to gritty crime drama or psychological thrillers. Setting the seedy underbelly of 16th century merchant as the back drop, put it over the top for me. I loved it!

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A must listen for fans of historical fiction!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Revisado: 07-18-24

It’s a great story weaving in Norse Sagas with actual historic events. Very well done

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It’s the best version of the King Arthur story that I’ve heard

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Revisado: 07-11-24

I liked that the story revolved around the actual history of early Britton right after Rome’s sudden withdrawal. It was a great listen.

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Very well done.

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Revisado: 05-06-24

Fast-paced with lots of action. I had trouble putting it down. It was a great listen. I'm looking forward to The next installment.

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Excellent!!

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Revisado: 03-29-24

The cowboy identity, rugged individualism/ freedom, has largely been white. That's what American history taught me and thousands of other African American black men like myself. The book flips the script revealing that the cowboy fraternity was quite diverse and black cowboys were some of the best in history and setting the standard for what it means to be a true cowboy.

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Entertaining

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Revisado: 03-27-24

A good story based on Viking history that is not usually written about. I like the author’s historical notes.

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