--- product_id: 221601 title: "Twelve Years a Slave Paperback – December 28, 2013" brand: "solomon northup" price: "€ 29.27" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 20 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/221601-twelve-years-a-slave-paperback-december-28-2013 store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Twelve Years a Slave Paperback – December 28, 2013 **Brand:** solomon northup **Price:** € 29.27 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Twelve Years a Slave Paperback – December 28, 2013 by solomon northup - **How much does it cost?** € 29.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/221601-twelve-years-a-slave-paperback-december-28-2013) ## Best For - solomon northup enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted solomon northup brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Twelve Years a Slave Paperback – December 28, 2013 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51ZzhQ8Qo4L.jpg) ![Twelve Years a Slave Paperback – December 28, 2013 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51CZn8sF7dL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jaw dropping *by 2***M on Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2019* I'm a 50 something lady. I heard all the History stories in school, but to read this written by a man who actually lived it was JAW DROPPING. The "slang" that was spoken, took you there in the slave quarters, the cotton fields, speaking to the land owner, as if you were right there with them. The true brutality that this author and all those he spoke about was absolutely awful. Thank goodness there was someone who listened to him, got the word out to his family, and he made it home. And all, without anger or hatred or revenge in his heart. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extraordinary book, but there are better versions on Kindle *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2013* As slave stories go, this one is, in my view, without peer. Northup's s captivating tale -- which has gained attention because of the movie that shares the book's title -- is told in exacting detail with an easy prose. He sets the stage masterfully, describing people and places before proceeding into the narrative. Unlike works of fiction, this book is so compelling because, by all accounts, it is true. There is no polemical axe to grind, as with Uncle Tom (a novel at one point wryly referenced by Northup). Here you see both the brutality of slavery and the moments of kindness by slaves and even some slave owners. Solomon tells the story with clarity and intelligence.The free versions on other sites I found were pretty poorly formatted, so spending a dollar for a polished version on Amazon is worthwhile, but this one is not the best of them. Granted, the book is formatted adequately, and any typographical errors in this version seem to be simple reproductions of the original.However, the supporting material is a letdown. I read the version that includes the introduction by novelist Dolen Perkins-Valdez. That introduction is borderline insulting, as it makes only a weak attempt to separate accounts with fictional elements like Roots from an authentic account like this one. Worse still, Perkins-Valdez can't resist indulging in repeatedly referencing her own recently released slave novel, even going so far as to quote herself. There are almost no historical elements to this version beyond the main book -- no mention of Northup after the book, no mention of he writer who helped him pen the book, nothing. There is more information on the writer of the introduction than there is the author. One other oddity worth mentioning: the original book's preface -- the one done by the man who helped Northup write the book -- has been curiously excised from this version too. That makes this version something less than complete.For those looking for a better version, you might consider Twelve Years a Slave - Enhanced Edition by Dr. Sue Eakin Based on a Lifetime Project. New Info, Images, Maps, which contains a robust amount of supporting material and, better still, is right now the same cost as this version. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book. Valued for it's historical significance. Should be required reading for every American. *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017* I bought this after watching the movie. I am a college student that works full time, so I usually don't have much time for reading things that aren't school related. I finally got around to finishing this. This is an extremely difficult book to read. What this man went through was astoundingly awful. It is an important narrative though. If you want to understand southern culture as it is today, if you want to get a deeper understanding of race relations in America, or if you just want to read a good book, I highly recommend it. You get a real picture of what institutional (versus man to man) racism is. You will also understand how far our country has come from it. If one black man can triumph over adversity in that day, all of them certainly can now. A history professor once told me that it's not enough to just say that the south was wrong, you have to understand why they thought like they did. This will definitely shed some dark light on the subject. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/221601-twelve-years-a-slave-paperback-december-28-2013](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/221601-twelve-years-a-slave-paperback-december-28-2013) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*