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A review by megan_martha_reads
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
challenging
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Opened my eyes to horse racing and the role of enslaved people in building that industry in the US. Beautifully written but heavy. As someone who does not have any interest in horses or racing still was sucked in.
Spent a lot of time after googling equestrian art.
Spent a lot of time after googling equestrian art.
Graphic: Gun violence, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, and Slavery
Moderate: Animal cruelty
Minor: Animal death