Middle Passage by Charles R. Johnson
This novel follows the story of a freed slave and thief, who stows away on a ship to escape his debts and a forced marriage, only to find he has boarded a slave ship bound for Africa. The protagonist's journey takes a turn when the crew revolts, kills the captain, and the ship becomes lost at sea. The book explores themes of identity, freedom, and personal transformation, all set against the grim backdrop of the transatlantic slave trade.
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This book is on the following lists:
- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)