Adams Library Book Discussion - Horse by Geraldine Brooks

Horse by Geraldine Brooks is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a racehorse named Lexington and the people who cared for him. The book is set in the 1850s, 1950s, and 2019, and explores themes of racism, love, and the legacy of slavery.

An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. When the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young artist who has made his name on paintings of the racehorse takes up arms for the Union.

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