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Book SynopsisWinner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize. "Wonderfully written...populated by vivid characters and rendered in fascinating detail." —Nancy Kline,
New York Times Book ReviewTrade Review"Hill's depiction of [Aminata's] journey to freedom is a powerful tale of pride and perseverance." -- Sara Nelson - Oprah.com
"A masterpiece, daring and impressive in its geographic, historical and human reach." -- Globe and Mail
"Lawrence Hill's hugely impressive historical work is completely engrossing and deserves a wide, international readership." -- Delia Jarrett-Macauley - Washington Post
"With grace and compassion, Hill populates true and harrowing experience with an authentic hero—just as good historical fiction requires." -- Jennifer Berman - Bookforum
"Astonishing in scope, humanity and beauty, this is one of those very rare novels in which the deep joy of reading transcends its time and place. Like
To Kill a Mockingbird,
Someone Knows My Name lets readers experience a life, one footstep at a time, beside an unforgettable protagonist." -- Eileen Charbonneau - Historical Novels Review
"Stunning, wrenching and inspiring.... Hill handles the pacing and tension masterfully... [his] book is a harrowing, breathing tour de force." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
