The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, vol. 2: The Kingdom on the Waves, by M. T. Anderson; young adult, historical fiction; 592 pages (about 12 hours, listening)
The second half of this series was very different from the first. While this entry continues Octavian's story as a slave (now escaped) during the American Revolution, it had more light moments than the somewhat oppressive first volume. In fact, there were several points in the audio book that had me laughing out loud, which must have looked very strange to the other drivers on the road. That said, the book overall is still a very serious story, and an examination of what "liberty" really means. After the book ended I just had to sit in silence for a few moments, to let everything sink in--it's that kind of story. It's a wonderful story, about a slice of history that often gets glossed over, and I have to recommend it to anyone who might be interested. Just be prepared for a lot of ups and downs.
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