This is the story Solomon Northup’s life as free man, kidnapped, and sold into slavery, where he remained for twelve years. But it's more than than th This is the story Solomon Northup’s life as free man, kidnapped, and sold into slavery, where he remained for twelve years. But it's more than than that. It’s the detailed story of slave life in Louisiana, during the 1800's.
I struggled to stay interested at times, as I found the writing to be flat and emotionless. I also felt no real connection to any of the characters.
It's sad to note that Northrup disappeared in 1857, four years after he regained his freedom, and no one knows what happened to him.