Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert: A Novel

Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert: A Novel is an imaginative historical novel that reworks Harriet Tubman’s story through music and a contemporary creative partnership. The listing describes Tubman and four people she led to freedom returning in a speculative setting, where she works with hip-hop producer Darnell on an album and live show. It also says the audiobook features two new songs performed by Bob the Drag Queen, but this listing does not establish that an audiobook is included with the book.

At a glance

A speculative retelling centred on Harriet Tubman, freedom and a hip-hop album project.
The story pairs Tubman with Darnell, a former chart-topping hip-hop producer, as they work on music and confront their pasts.
The listing says the audiobook includes two new songs written for it and performed by Bob the Drag Queen. This does not confirm an audiobook is part of this book listing.

Price

$30.58Save 47%

Reference price: ~~$57.99~~

Price checked: 13 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The unusual mix of historical subject matter, speculative fiction and hip-hop offers a distinctive alternative to a straight biography.
At 240 pages, the listed print length gives a useful indication of the book’s scope.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Gallery Books
Publication date	16 April 2025
Language	English
Print length	240 pages
ISBN-10	166806197X
ISBN-13	978-1668061978

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	327 g
Dimensions	13.97 x 2.29 x 21.27 cm

What to know before buying

The listing’s audiobook promotion about two new songs is not confirmation that the audiobook is included with this book format. Check the selected format if the songs or narration are important to your purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in imaginative historical fiction focused on Harriet Tubman and freedom.
Readers who enjoy stories combining music, humour and difficult themes including homophobia and Black liberation.

Less suited to

Readers looking specifically for a factual biography or an account presented as strictly historical rather than speculative.
Buyers seeking confirmed access to the audiobook or its songs with this book listing.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 710 ratings

5 stars61%61%
4 stars26%26%
3 stars10%10%
2 stars2%2%
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Customer feedback describes the novel as entertaining and easy to read, with appreciation for its humour, writing and creative treatment of historical context. That response fits the listing’s unusual blend of Harriet Tubman’s story and a hip-hop project, though the feedback summary does not establish that every reader will want its speculative approach. Aggregate ratings are generally favourable but include a smaller share of lower ratings, and do not explain why readers rated it differently.

Positive themes

Customer feedback highlights readability, humour, historical context and the story’s creative approach.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a factual biography of Harriet Tubman?

No. The listing describes an inventive novel in which Harriet Tubman returns in a speculative setting and works on a hip-hop album and live show.

Does this book listing include the audiobook and its songs?

That is not confirmed. The listing promotes two new songs performed by Bob the Drag Queen for the audiobook, but does not establish that an audiobook is included with this book format.

How long is the listed print edition?

The listing gives a print length of 240 pages.