Genre: Historical
Published: 1988
Personal rating: 4/5
Yearly count: 70
It is 1855. Fletcher Randall is the son of a Southern plantation owner who is pro-slavery, as it is all he’s ever known. But when he goes to school up North, he’s exposed to the anti-slavery sentiments of several of his classmates. It is the start of a personal journey for Fletcher which culminates in a risky undertaking on Christmas Eve that could cost him his life.
This book is short but packs quite a punch. The writing style fits the story beautifully, and that’s not something I say lightly. The emotional journey Fletcher makes is believable and even when he’s still pro-slavery he’s easy to empathize with, despite not sharing his views at all. The ending is a little unexpected, but I thought it was a fitting end to the book.
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