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A review by kbifolck
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The Jess/Theo romance and the final plot twist dampened my appreciation for this book. They really took me out of what the author was building and I'm not sure these developments were needed. I think the author could have kept the same trajectory and meaning of the story without those events.
Graphic: Racism, Slavery, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and War
Minor: Alcoholism