Cane River

I was alittle hesitant about this book. But knowing it was on Oprahs list I thought I'd give it a try. Absolutely believable. A fascinating listen about a family of 'coloured' people and their struggle to become 'normal and accepted'in the late 1800's/1900's. Whilst listening you feel yourself becoming a part of this family and hoping that they would win the battle between white and coloured people. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Started alittle slow I thought but definately glad I continued, infact found myself not wanting to 'put it down'!!

I have read this book several times and it gets better every time. Wish the audible wouldn’t have been abridged because I get like it lost a bit of itself but the story is still there and in tact and is beautifully written. Will listen to again as it is shorter and I can enjoy it again as much as the paper copy itself.

I love this book. And the voice performers really bring it to life… I, like many black people in America don’t know the stories of my ancestors who were enslaved and who fought so that future generations would have a chance.

Wonderful story and narration. As a white women, I felt a part of this family. I would have given 5 stars except that it ends abruptly. It seemed as if the author just ran out of paper.

It was a great read. The narrators made you feel like you were really there.

I have an older cousin who told me that a white woman once asked her why our people come in so many different colors. She told her to ask her white men. Perhaps if we take the time to move out of our comfort zones we’ll learn how to stop the hate, hurt and ignorance. My thanks to this writer for sharing this fact based story.

The story had potential but missed the opportunity to talk about the nuances of colorism in antebellum Louisiana.
Jo Marie Payton and Shari Belefonte are amazing women but awful narrators. They missed the mark on a lot of their sections. Also, they spoke way too fast and stumbled through the French names.

This is my second go round and I think it should be required reading in the schools.

I enjoyed this, more than I thought I would. Great story about legacy and how race or the perception of race dictates mosh facets of American life, one way or the other.

This is a great story. The author blends history and drama together beautifully.