Official Review: Kuimba by Priscilla B Shuler

ohlendorfbe · Post by **ohlendorfbe** » 29 Dec 2019, 14:32

"Kuimba" sounds like a nice laid-back book - one to read on a snowy winter's day beside the fireplace. And yet there is much to learn and garner from its pages. What a wonderful review of a book that will be at the top of my TBR shelf. Its spirituality seems to transcend the book itself. Looking forward to digging into it! Congrats on the review, and on BOTD!

moomawpw · Post by **moomawpw** » 29 Dec 2019, 14:34

I would not have minded a little less history and a little more about the book itself.

Nkoo · Post by **Nkoo** » 29 Dec 2019, 14:37

It's interesting to know that the events recounted in this intriguing historical fiction novel occurred around World War 1. Its good character development, slow pace, and unhurried tempo surely make for an interesting read. Thanks for an informed review.

aacodreanu · Post by **aacodreanu** » 29 Dec 2019, 14:37

I would agree that this is an outstanding book, for all the reasons the reviewer mentioned. Learning about the life of African Americans about forty years after they were liberated from slavery is a bonus, the mainstream of the book being miracles, how they happened and how they were experienced in such a community, by the good and by the wicked. A great review of a fascinating book. Thank you!

Mwila_wise · Post by **Mwila_wise** » 29 Dec 2019, 14:40

The book kuimbi sounds interesting in that it carries a notion of slavery and intermarriages or cross bridging maybe that used to exist amongst Americans and Afro-Americans... It's a good book for also Historians in widening a lamp of historical knowledge...

Laura Ungureanu · Post by **Laura Ungureanu** » 29 Dec 2019, 14:42

I tend to like stories that explore deep subjects like history and slavery. This one intrigued me a lot because of the highly detailed review.

Adedayo+23 · Post by **Adedayo+23** » 29 Dec 2019, 14:44

The plot premise is undoubtedly intriguing, and I am curious to know the significance of the blue-eyed boy’s arrival. Thanks for sharing.

Stephen Campana · Post by **Stephen Campana** » 29 Dec 2019, 14:48

This book about the miracle child of sharecroppers sounds awesome; I may give this one a look. Thanks for the review, Espie.

Juliana_Isabella · Post by **Juliana_Isabella** » 29 Dec 2019, 14:48

It's an interesting idea to set a historical fiction novel in WW1 times without talking about the war directly. Great review!

Oyedeji Okikioluwa · Post by **Oyedeji Okikioluwa** » 29 Dec 2019, 14:54

It sound like an educative and entertainment book. There is much to learn from it. Nice review.

Chipochashe · Post by **Chipochashe** » 29 Dec 2019, 14:59

Thanks Espie. I read the sample, I was intrigued by the author's writing style. It sounds like an interesting book. You seem to have enjoyed it despite a slow pace. It has an other-worldly sound to it. Thanks again for the review.

Florence Nalianya · Post by **Florence Nalianya** » 29 Dec 2019, 15:05

Thanks for the inviting review,I would love to che k on this book.

AntonelaMaria · Post by **AntonelaMaria** » 29 Dec 2019, 15:07

Thank you for very intriguing review. I'm not sure that I am the right reader for this book. Good job.

jemgirl202 · Post by **jemgirl202** » 29 Dec 2019, 15:09

This sounds like an inspiring historical fiction story. I appreciate that the author took time to develop the personalities of all the characters. Congrats on the book of the day. Great review.

TheChii · Post by **TheChii** » 29 Dec 2019, 15:14

I read the sample on Amazon and I really loved the writing. From the sample, it showed so much hope in an era of difficult times. It's definitely on my reading list.