Review of Columbus, Slave Trader
Posted: 05 Aug 2024, 18:23
[Following is a volunteer review of "Columbus, Slave Trader" by Marcus Wilson.]
The Columbus grand fleet is coming to seek revenge on the Taínos after 39 of the Spaniard men who were left behind were killed. Columbus and his men discovered this when they returned to collect gold from the Taínos but instead found corpses. Guarocuya, the protagonist, had been deceived and taken along with five other men, but he managed to escape and return to his people to warn them of the impending war. However, he found that everyone had fled except for Guacanagari, the village chief who believed Columbus was his friend, and Anacoana, a beautiful warrior who was the wife of Caonabo. Following Guarocuya's findings after he returned from Spain, he started to find ways to seek revenge for his people, the Tainos.
The book "Columbus, Slave Trader" by Marcus Wilson delves into historical events, many of which are based on true occurrences. At the beginning of the book, the author clarifies that while some names and narrators are fictionalized, the core events are accurate. I appreciated how the writer preserved this dark side of history by writing it down. The storytelling was exceptional, drawing me deeply into Guarocuya's journey and his quest to save his people, the Taínos.
At first, the Spaniards posed as gods, but over time, the Taínos came to understand their true intentions. The Spaniards raped women, killed innocent men, and tortured the Taínos. Throughout the book, Guarocuya is deeply invested in seeking revenge for his people.
I found nothing to dislike about this book. The narrative and language were clear and easy to understand, and I noticed that it contained no grammatical errors, indicating thorough editing. Because of these factors, I would rate this book five out of five stars.
For anyone looking for a historical book with an engaging narrative, this would be a great option. The book does contain violent scenes, so sensitive readers should exercise caution. I recommend it to those who enjoy historical literature.
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Columbus, Slave Trader
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The Columbus grand fleet is coming to seek revenge on the Taínos after 39 of the Spaniard men who were left behind were killed. Columbus and his men discovered this when they returned to collect gold from the Taínos but instead found corpses. Guarocuya, the protagonist, had been deceived and taken along with five other men, but he managed to escape and return to his people to warn them of the impending war. However, he found that everyone had fled except for Guacanagari, the village chief who believed Columbus was his friend, and Anacoana, a beautiful warrior who was the wife of Caonabo. Following Guarocuya's findings after he returned from Spain, he started to find ways to seek revenge for his people, the Tainos.
The book "Columbus, Slave Trader" by Marcus Wilson delves into historical events, many of which are based on true occurrences. At the beginning of the book, the author clarifies that while some names and narrators are fictionalized, the core events are accurate. I appreciated how the writer preserved this dark side of history by writing it down. The storytelling was exceptional, drawing me deeply into Guarocuya's journey and his quest to save his people, the Taínos.
At first, the Spaniards posed as gods, but over time, the Taínos came to understand their true intentions. The Spaniards raped women, killed innocent men, and tortured the Taínos. Throughout the book, Guarocuya is deeply invested in seeking revenge for his people.
I found nothing to dislike about this book. The narrative and language were clear and easy to understand, and I noticed that it contained no grammatical errors, indicating thorough editing. Because of these factors, I would rate this book five out of five stars.
For anyone looking for a historical book with an engaging narrative, this would be a great option. The book does contain violent scenes, so sensitive readers should exercise caution. I recommend it to those who enjoy historical literature.
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Columbus, Slave Trader
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon