A review by sarasreading
Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse by Anna Sewell

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I am pretty sure I read this when I was young, or it was read to me. But wow is it a different experience as an adult. The breadth of emotions I felt, and the deep anger. Sewell wrote an incredible book. I had to do some research and was so happy to learn what a profound effect this book had on the laws surrounding the care and treatment of horses and other animals. 

Another classic down!
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