Horse by Geraldine Brooks

14 hours, 7 minutes first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional medium-paced

Description

Kentucky, 1850. An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. When the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young artist who has made his nam...

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Community Reviews Summary of 826 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
informative 62%
reflective 50%
sad 43%
adventurous 31%
challenging 28%
inspiring 24%
tense 19%
dark 17%
hopeful 9%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 16%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 22% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.21

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