Madison Smartt Bell - All Souls Rising

Pros: Interesting characters and story-telling technique, kept my attention, unique topic

Cons: Contrived love story, frustrating use of unfamiliar words

The Bottom Line: This is a fine place to start if you wish to learn more about the Haitian slave rebellions in an interesting and engaging novel.

Review: All Souls’ Rising is a historical fiction book written by Madison Smartt Bell. This is the first part of a three book series focusing on the Haitian slave rebellions of the 1790s. The book is told through the eyes of different characters ...