A review by jennshelfishlife
Horse, by Geraldine Brooks

challenging dark emotional informative sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Geraldine Brook's Horse will not disappoint, there are so many reasons why I enjoyed this work of fiction. First, Brook's impeccable research on the topics of horse anatomy, the history of horseracing, racism in equine husbandry and African American jockeys, and Thomas G Scott's "Lexington" leaves very few stones unturned. Brook's storytelling is seamless and her characters are thoroughly developed. I enjoyed reading the dual timelines as they connect well and provide parallels to racism in the 19th and 21st centuries. "Horse" does not shy away from difficult topics from animal abuse to racism and it may be difficult for some readers but I would still recommend this book to learn more about those topics.
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