Mr. Jones provides such interesting details that it makes visualizing this enlightening experience easy and entertaining. I found it difficult to believe this is a fictional telling of life during the 1800s. It reads like important non-fiction with conversation appropriate to its interesting characters. After the first few pages, I felt as though I was there in the rain and mud with the characters and during their experiences and relationships. The Dramatis Personae at the back of the book was especially appreciated and useful.
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The Known World by Edward P. Jones
Reader222, August 26, 2006
Mr. Jones provides such interesting details that it makes visualizing this enlightening experience easy and entertaining. I found it difficult to believe this is a fictional telling of life during the 1800s. It reads like important non-fiction with conversation appropriate to its interesting characters. After the first few pages, I felt as though I was there in the rain and mud with the characters and during their experiences and relationships. The Dramatis Personae at the back of the book was especially appreciated and useful.(12 of 20 readers found this comment helpful)