Uncle Tom's Cabin; Or, Life Among the Lowly by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Uncle Tom's Cabin; Or, Life Among the Lowly

Harriet Beecher Stowe

336 pages first pub 1851 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark emotional sad slow-paced
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For readers who are drawn to powerful stories of resilience, courage, and the unyielding pursuit of freedom, Uncle Tom's Cabin; Or, Life Among the Lowly by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a must-read, offering a poignant and provocative exploration of the complexities of slavery, racism, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

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The book that some say helped start a war--now available in a new package!The story of a slave struggling to maintain his dignity during the pre-Civil War era, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was published in 1852 to tremendous success. Since then, the book has...

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Community Reviews

3.61
based on 12,946 reviews

Moods

sad: 71%

emotional: 68%

dark: 55%

reflective: 51%

challenging: 50%

tense: 30%

informative: 28%

inspiring: 27%

hopeful: 22%

adventurous: 12%

funny: 2%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
49% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
36% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

52% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

84% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

27% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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