Uncle Tom's cabin, or, Life among the lowly ; The minister's wooing ; Oldtown folks
Ratings109
Average rating3.4
This novel follows the story of two enslaved people named Tom and Eliza. It presents characters to whom readers can connect, and it reveals the evils of slavery in an impactful way. An obviously moralistic work, it was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe in an attempt to move people to action in order to bring an end to slavery in America. According to legend, Abraham Lincoln said when he met her, “So you are the little woman who wrote the book that started this Great War.”
I understand why some people do not like this book. I also understand that they do not approve with the way it presents the black slaves and that reinforces stereotypes about southern blacks slaves. But I think when taken in context for they time and political situation in which it was written it is brilliant.
This book has clearly had a strong impact on American history and literature. I found it very moving and was nearly in tears during some parts the story. Mrs. Stowe does a great job with characters descriptions she paints them very vividly and we hate the villains and love the heroes.
The last 1/4 of the book took me out of the story as it becomes more religious and “preachy”.
Overall I think this is a must read.
Actual rating: 4.5
It was really, really good. I can't tell you why, exactly, all I know is that I was completely engrossed in the story. I would recommend it whole-heartedly for every person to read at some point in their life.
The first book to make me cry. Incredibly woven tale of a beautiful friendship.