![]() ![]() One of the most satisfying parts of the novel is James’s exploration of the power of love to transform one’s thinking. James portrays the violence as it really was, absolutely horrific, and does not hold back. Strong language abounds, and the entire novel is written in a slave dialect which adds to the story, making it a realistic, engaging read. The authentic voice of the narrator, who remains a mystery until the end, moves the story along at a brisk pace. James portrays his dynamic and flawed characters in a complex, stratified society where many boundaries, some known and some unspoken, exist between slaves and their masters as well as among the slaves themselves. ![]() She hesitates to participate, but the Night Women see her as a force that could really help their cause, and Lilith is torn between her feelings. At their meetings, Lilith learns they are plotting a slave revolt of massive proportion that involves several plantations. Members of a group which calls itself the Night Women keep their eye on Lilith and bring her into their secret circle. This event marks Lilith from the other slaves, who begin to both fear and revere her for they sense that she possess a dark power hidden within. ![]() Lilith comes of age and kills a black slave driver who attempts to rape her. The story centers on Lilith, a slave born on the Montpelier Estate, a large sugar plantation, where life is ruled by danger and fear. ![]() The Book of Night Women is a beautifully written, sweeping tale of Jamaican slavery set in the early 19th century. ![]()
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