A review by sprainedbrain
The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates

5.0

Having read Coates' nonfiction, I knew him to be a powerful writer. Nonetheless, I was completely blown away by the strength of emotions that reading his first novel evoked. This is truly excellent, well-researched historical fiction with added magical realism that takes the novel in a very pleasant direction. Wonderful writing, strong characters, and a memorable storyline. One of the best books I read in 2019.