Horse is a historical novel that intertwines three timelines centered around Lexington, a legendary 19th-century racehorse. In the 1850s, a young enslaved horseman, Jarret, helps train Lexington, revealing the overlooked role of Black horsemen in American racing history. In 1950s New York and 2019 Washington, D.C., a painting and skeletal remains of Lexington spark investigations by an art dealer, a scientist, and a historian. Their stories connect across time, exposing racial injustice and forgotten histories. Inspired by real events, the novel explores memory, identity, and the legacy of slavery.
This book generated a good discussion about slavery, horse knowledge, the relationship with animals and between people.
Marks out of 10 - hightly scored between 8 - 10
Words used to describe it: thought provoking, interesting, slightly contrived, liked the historical aspect
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