Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom

by William and Ellen Craft
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  • ID: 8825
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-22
  • Reviews: 3
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The Storygraph · 2025-12-22
disappointing 2.50

The Crafts' story is inspiring, but the narrative felt flat. The historical context is compelling, but the execution lacks depth.

The reviewer finds the Crafts' journey incredibly inspiring and their story amazing, but they felt the narrative fell flat. The historical context is compelling, and the reviewer appreciates the strength and ingenuity of the Crafts. However, they found the execution of the story lacking in depth and engagement. The reviewer acknowledges the importance of the story but feels it could have been more impactful with a stronger narrative.

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    The Crafts' story is amazing but I don't feel like this narrative did it justice.

    Their narrative fell rather flat for me.

    The historical context is compelling, but the execution lacks depth.

World History · 2025-04-01
inspiring 4.50

The story of the Crafts' escape is both harrowing and inspiring, highlighting the oppressive conditions faced by enslaved people.

The reviewer presents the Crafts' escape as a harrowing yet inspiring tale that underscores the oppressive conditions faced by enslaved people. The narrative is seen as a testament to the courage and ingenuity of the Crafts, who risked everything for freedom. The reviewer highlights the historical importance of the account, providing a vivid portrayal of the challenges and dangers encountered during their journey. The story is not just a personal account but also a broader commentary on the institution of slavery and the resilience of those who fought against it.

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    The narrative details the harrowing escape of a married couple, William and Ellen Craft, from slavery to freedom.

    Their escape is known as the most ingenious plot in fugitive slave history.

    The story is both harrowing and inspiring, highlighting the oppressive conditions faced by enslaved people.

Audible · 2021-01-27
insightful 4.00

The firsthand account is valuable, but the details of the ruthless actions are harrowing. The historical significance is undeniable.

The reviewer appreciates that this is a firsthand account written many years before the Civil War, providing a unique perspective on the era. They highlight the detailed descriptions of the ruthless actions endured by the Crafts, which make the narrative harrowing. The historical significance of the account is undeniable, and the reviewer values the insights it provides into the lives of enslaved people. However, the emotional weight of the story is heavy, and the reviewer acknowledges the bravery of the Crafts in sharing their experiences.

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    I really like the fact that this was a first hand account and was written many years prior to the Civil War.

    His detail of the ruthless actions is harrowing.

    The historical significance is undeniable.

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