A review by jaclyn_sixminutesforme
Washington Black, by Esi Edugyan
4.0
4.5⭐️
This is largely an adventure story following Wash, born into slavery on a plantation in Barbados. Wash is tasked to assist an inventor with his maiden flight of his ‘cloud-cutter,’ and from here we follow as his own adventure literally takes flight.
This is a well paced narrative with a compelling cast of characters, and raises important discussions about the global reach of slavery.
I’d highly recommend this if you enjoyed Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad - similar vibe and writing style to this one, and both excellent reads!
This is largely an adventure story following Wash, born into slavery on a plantation in Barbados. Wash is tasked to assist an inventor with his maiden flight of his ‘cloud-cutter,’ and from here we follow as his own adventure literally takes flight.
This is a well paced narrative with a compelling cast of characters, and raises important discussions about the global reach of slavery.
I’d highly recommend this if you enjoyed Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad - similar vibe and writing style to this one, and both excellent reads!