Official Review: Kuimba by Priscilla B Shuler

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:04

This is a thrilling historical fiction book on being unique, hope, faith, and serrendipity. The book is free on Kindle Unlimited and has a well-written OnlineBookClub review that highlights the book perfectly. I rated the book 4 out of 4 stars, and Congrats on being the BOTD.

Nikolas Farmakis · Post by **Nikolas Farmakis** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:06

Your review is excellent! You have included your opinion and the summary of the book in your review. The story sounds interesting. Great work!

rusyalana · Post by **rusyalana** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:12

This story sounds rather interesting and inspiring about a boy with a unigue appearance for his background and his influence (without a single word) on the surrounding world and the lives of people around him. I'm not sure this book is for me but I'm sure it will find its reader. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!

C-obi · Post by **C-obi** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:15

It's sad how the characters have to give away huge parts of their crops. Thanks for the review.

Nerea · Post by **Nerea** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:15

Sounds like a noteworthy book that will enlighten the reader about the history of African-American. I find historical fiction thrilling and educational. I will read the book.

kperm · Post by **kperm** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:17

It doesn't seem like this book is a good fit for me. I think I will skip this one. Thank you for your review.

Rhonwyyn · Post by **Rhonwyyn** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:30

As I was reading the sample, I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop. Life seemed too easy, Ophelia was too readily content, for something awful not to happen. From this review, it sounds like the story might not be as sad/agonizing as I expected.

I would like to know if the author, Priscilla Shuler, is black or white. As a white person myself, I would feel really uncomfortable if this story about a black family was written by a white person. The act of giving a black child blue eyes - yes, they're supposed to be a visual symbol of Kuimba's spiritual uniqueness - is disquieting from a white author, as it touches on white supremacy.

tarafarah7 · Post by **tarafarah7** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:34

Today's BOTD takes place in South Carolina, 1914. It tells the story of a boy named Kuimba whose life affected everyone - people and animals - living in and around the area. Both touching and full of hope, this historical fiction novel sounds like a must-read! Thank you for the wonderful review!

AntoineOMEGA · Post by **AntoineOMEGA** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:35

Seems like a different perspective on WW1 but not something I would find interesting.

Abacus · Post by **Abacus** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:36

Kuimba by Priscilla B Shuler - having just read the sample, I found the story compelling and want to know the rest of it. Thanks for the review, it was eloquent.

skindrukas · Post by **skindrukas** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:36

This looks interesting and unique. I love the idea of a story that happens during WWI, that isn't related to it. Gives an impression of noticing better things. I'll be checking this book out.

_nrnm_ · Post by **_nrnm_** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:39

I loved this line or you can say paragraph "the screams of childbirth soon died down in that rural shack, otherworldly yet musically sounding cries of the newborn baby filled the air."

slj3988 · Post by **slj3988** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:39

Looks like a heartfelt story

lwahls2 · Post by **lwahls2** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:51

Thanks for the review! The plot seems intriguing and I definitely want to learn more. I appreciate a well edited novel and will definitely check this out.

nfdoughe · Post by **nfdoughe** » 29 Dec 2019, 13:53

It doesn't sound like the book for me, but interesting in its own way nonetheless. I think it's an intriguing premise to have a character with a clear destiny or what have you with the miracles and whatnot. I'm curious what this book gains from the historical aspects as well.