Horse
A Novel
Geraldine Brooks
Follow the journey of a remarkable horse across the South during the Civil War and beyond. From its early bond with an enslaved groom to its record-setting victories, this Pulitzer Prize-winning book explores themes of spirit, obsession, and injustice through various interconnected storylines. A contemporary artist, a gallery owner, and two researchers from different backgrounds come together to uncover the untold history behind the horse's power and endurance. Based on true events, Horse offers a poignant exploration of America's legacy of enslavement and racism.
Publish Date
2022-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
2022-06-14T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.31
ISBN
0399562966
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-12-31T18:15:37.000Z
My favorite time to read is pre-dawn. I'm currently reading "Horse," by Geraldine Brooks. It is fascinating and absolutely absorbing, in the way that really good historical fiction can transport the reader into another world, and time. – source