A review by intensebeet
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
The historical portion of the novel is compelling but the modern part is much less so. It feels rushed and like it's trying too hard. The inclusion of at the end seemed wholly irrelevant to the rest of the novel.