Middle Passage Audiobook

" Ostensibly a novel about the slave trade, but really an exciting sea story with philosophical undertones. As usual, Johnson's writing style manages to be acerbic and witty while exploring some of the darker sides of human nature. It certainly deserved the national book award in 1990. "

" One of the most captivating voices I've read in awhile. "

" Thought this would be historical fiction about the slave trade. NOT! I'm still not sure where the author was going with this one. I closed the book and had no idea what I had just read. "

" A scary historical fiction about the reality of slavery and the slave trade. "

" Loved this book. The author is phenomenal. "

" A really good book. My dad recommended this to me when I had to read a book for school. It was actually a very interesting story and better than I expected. "

" Historical fiction at its finest. Loved it! "

" Read this book in 2005. Don't recall plot, but it must have been very good. "

" Rutherford Calhoun, a stowaway aboard the Republic, a slave ship, has life changing experiences. My book group had thoughtful, and insightful discussions about the characters in the book, as well as the author's writing style. "

" Excellent and engaging story of how one man struggles with his African American identity as a slave boat crew member. Don't be fooled. This is no ordinary work of historical fiction. It also manages to navigate mystical territory without ever really coming across as unrealistic. "