Comments on: Review: The Hemingses of Monticello, Annette Gordon-Reed

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:31:13 +0000

This book caught my eye a few weeks ago, so I am glad to hear you enjoyed it.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 20 May 2011 02:33:41 +0000

This sounds really fascinating. Not my usual fare, but it is an interesting episode in history.

By: rhapsodyinbooks

rhapsodyinbooks — Mon, 16 May 2011 22:02:28 +0000

I have tried to start this three times now, and it is just so dense and detailed I sort of – well, not lose interest really – but I start wishing for a nice review (like this one!) to read instead!

By: Aarti

Aarti — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:48:08 +0000

This story has become more and more interesting to me as I delve into American history, particularly civil rights in relation to Blacks and in relation to women (and here, the two together). I’ve read a lot of good fiction covering these thorny subjects, but this one being non-fiction sounds like it would be really great reading, too.

By: bermudaonion (Kathy)

bermudaonion (Kathy) — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:19:51 +0000

My in-laws live close to Monticello, so I’ve been there a lot and have an interest in Jefferson, but I’m not sure the book is for me if it’s long and detailed.