Funny, poignant, especially today and marvelously written. It was an amazingly fast read even for a dyslexic reader like myself! Hard to find joy in today’s world and despite the horror of described slavery and the institutional norms that remain today it was a delight to have become part of this, It should be required reading for all school age kids. This is the kind of work that the white slave masters of today want to suppress.

I don’t think a book could more aptly describe the institution of slavery than this one. Everett makes one feel it throughout one’s being, while knowing these feelings don’t come within a million miles of what slavery is actually like.

Unforgettable!

This is a powerful book.

So well written, you step into the narrative and live alongside the characters. Social commentary is front and center

Very well written…… every word from the beginning to the end.

James gives readers a glimpse into his thoughts, feelings, and soul as he navigates the world as Jim, a southern slave during the Pre-Civil War Era. The hidden man is a thoughtful, intelligent, loving man who plays the role he is required to play in his quest for freedom. Seeking freedom brings life and death choices along the way. Readers will appreciate the journey.

Great book, hooked me from the beginning. Much of it was painful, but historically accurate , so it is what it is. Loved the basics of the book and James as the character, he was the smartest person in the book. Again a great book.

The story is deep, terrifying, lively, and satisfying all at the same time. It’s going to be a powerhouse of a film if ever it gets made.

The change to the perspective of James as narrator is both fascinating and humbling. The insights from James, and his impact on those around him when he shows his true self, are inspiring. I think Mark Twain would be proud of Everett’s retelling of his classic tale.