Reviews tagging 'Cultural appropriation'

Horse by Geraldine Brooks

1 review

julesmq's review

informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

The author tries too hard to speak on white supremacy (at present and through history) but it’s just another white author on the usual soapbox. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Slavery

Moderate: Cultural appropriation

The story of the racehorse, Lexington, is an excellent narrative despite the author’s superficial handling of slavery and the antebellum South. The modern story that intertwines with the past is only interesting when it references art or science as related to the horse. Otherwise, it really could have been left out. Nevertheless, I enjoyed learning about Lexington and his importance to horse racing history.