In the Upper Country by Kai Thomas

In the Upper Country

Kai Thomas

287 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

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In the Upper Country by Kai Thomas is a powerful and sweeping novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate historical fiction, particularly those interested in the rich and complex histories of Black and Indigenous peoples, the Underground Railroad, and the struggles of colonization, making it a must-read for anyone drawn to stories of resilience, love, and the unbreakable bonds of community.

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The fates of two unforgettable women—one just beginning a journey of reckoning and self-discovery and the other completing her life’s last vital act—intertwine in this sweeping, powerful novel set at the terminus of the Underground Railroad.In the...

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Community Reviews

3.61
based on 331 reviews

Moods

emotional: 63%

reflective: 54%

challenging: 47%

informative: 46%

sad: 39%

dark: 34%

tense: 26%

adventurous: 23%

mysterious: 18%

hopeful: 16%

inspiring: 15%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
28% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
53% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

58% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

96% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

14% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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