Very engaging, I particularly appreciated the exploration of the diverse and competing strains of abolitionist thought and activism. Feels relevant to a lot of modern conflicts within the left. The focal story is also very moving and cinematic. The author leaves a lot to the imagination. The reader is encouraged to try to interpret and understand the motivations and inner lives of Crafts and their associates, reminding us that even things written in their own words represent a public image that they were compelled to create. While this book has some positive academic qualities in terms of it's careful accuracy, it manages to be a quick read because the story and characters are so compelling.