Uncle Tom's Cabin
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4.5 • 2.7K Ratings
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Publisher Description
The story focuses on the tale of Uncle Tom, a long suffering black slave, the central character around whose life the other characters.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Berneis gives a bravura performance in the latest audio edition of this classic tale. First published in 1851, Stowe's novel focuses on the stories of two black slaves. The first is young Eliza, who makes a desperate run for freedom when she discovers that her son is about to be sold and taken away from her. The second is Uncle Tom, who is about to be sold by the masters he loves and trusts. Rather than run, he accepts his fate, holding on to his Christian faith to carry him through these tribulations. Both characters long for the peace that would come with the release of their bonds, and both, after much heartbreak, troubles and tears, find that peace, but in very different ways. Berneis is a consummate storyteller. She gives the book's many characters distinct, individual voices that nimbly flow from one line to another. Her reading is simple and easy to listen to, even when the words and situations are disturbing. This is a powerful antislavery book that still resonates, over 100 years since its initial publication, and Berneis is an excellent choice to bring Stowe's provocative novel to life.
Customer Reviews
Uncle Toms Cabin
Everyone should read this once in their live. A very good story about the slaves both brought to and born in America. Some of the language is bit hard 2 read but after awhile you get used to it.
Living, Breathing History
I will never again view our nation's history the way I did before reading this book.
A scathing indictment on man's inhumanity to man, a rejoicing in the occasional successful escape from hell, and bright spotlight on religion's role in the condoning, encouraging, and justification for slavery - this book should be required reading for every high school student in America.
Every American should read
A must read. I’d avoided reading it in its entirety until my 50th year and regret that fact a great deal. While it’s worth pointing out that the book does drag a bit in the middle, its place in history is second to none and its writing evocative. Is it overplayed a bit? Yes. But this is no usual piece of fiction. It’s a passionate plea for REAL abolition set in an only barely fictitious setting.