Horse by Geraldine Brooks

14 hours, 7 minutes first pub 2022 (editions)

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Horse by Geraldine Brooks is a challenging and emotionally resonant novel that will captivate readers who appreciate historical fiction, are interested in exploring the complex and painful legacy of slavery and racism in America, and are drawn to stories of resilience, perseverance, and the unbreakable bonds between humans and animals.

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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

4.18
based on 9,125 reviews

Moods

emotional: 73%

informative: 63%

reflective: 50%

sad: 48%

adventurous: 33%

challenging: 32%

inspiring: 26%

tense: 23%

dark: 19%

hopeful: 12%

mysterious: 5%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
71% of readers chose medium
18% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
59% of readers chose A mix
24% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

77% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

97% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

17% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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