Eileen Charbonneau - Historical Novels Review
Astonishing in scope, humanity and beauty, this is one of those very rare novels in which the deep joy of reading transcends its time and place. Like To Kill a Mockingbird, Someone Knows My Name lets readers experience a life, one footstep at a time, beside an unforgettable protagonist.”
Jennifer Berman - Bookforum
With grace and compassion, Hill populates true and harrowing experience with an authentic hero—just as good historical fiction requires.
Delia Jarrett-Macauley - Washington Post
Lawrence Hill's hugely impressive historical work is completely engrossing and deserves a wide, international readership.
Globe and Mail
A masterpiece, daring and impressive in its geographic, historical and human reach.
Sara Nelson - Oprah.com
Hill's depiction of [Aminata's] journey to freedom is a powerful tale of pride and perseverance.
Charles Shea LeMone - Roanoke Times
An inspirational novel of imaginative excellence and captivating power.... Every step of the way, Lawrence Hill offers readers a vivid portrayal of the emotional landscape that brings Aminata's tale to life. I highly recommend reading this poignant book.
Kim Lundstrom - Real Change
I found myself surprised on occasion to catch sight of Mr. Hill's name on the cover.... He had me believing that this tale came not from the imagination and research of a 21st-century male author, but from the experience of an 18th-century African woman.
