Burn Down Master's House
Inspired by true, long-buried stories of enslaved people who dared to fight back, a searing portrayal of resistance for fans of Colson Whitehead, Jesmyn Ward, and Percival Everett, from Clay Cane, award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author of The Grift. INSTANT NEW YORK...
- Pages
- 288
- First published
- January 27, 2026
- Language
- English
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Started March 1, 2026 · Finished March 4, 2026
This was a gut-wrenching, thought-provoking, visceral read, and I loved it. I thought each chapter worked well independently, but once woven together to create the bigger picture, told an impactful story that did not shy away from the absolute horrors of slavery and the necessity (and catharsis) of putting an end to oppression. Each story is well-researched and powerful. Each act of rebellion (and revenge) absolutely deserved. I would love to revisit this story in print someday. The audiobook was a rough listen, but the story itself is fantastic.