💪The novel explores power dynamics through the institution of slavery and the characters' interactions.
🔥Violence is depicted as a routine and horrifying aspect of slavery.
🎓Education is portrayed as a means of empowerment for the enslaved characters.
👥Kinship ties, both familial and non-blood, play a significant role in the story.
🔄Time travel serves as a narrative device to explore the themes and challenges faced by the characters.