Uncle Tom's cabin, or, Life among the lowly ; The minister's wooing ; Oldtown folks

I understand why some people do not like this book. I also understand that they do not approve with the way it presents the black slaves and that reinforces stereotypes about southern blacks slaves. But I think when taken in context for they time and political situation in which it was written it is brilliant.

This book has clearly had a strong impact on American history and literature. I found it very moving and was nearly in tears during some parts the story. Mrs. Stowe does a great job with characters descriptions she paints them very vividly and we hate the villains and love the heroes.

The last 1/4 of the book took me out of the story as it becomes more religious and “preachy”.

Overall I think this is a must read.