Horse
Brooks, GeraldineOnce upon a time there was Lexington, the fastest horse in the world, a horse worthy of a portrait but more than 150 years later the painting is found discarded on a Washington D.C. footpath.
Lexington's story is a story of the South, of Jarret his groom, of the Civil War, the burgeoning horse racing industry, and in the 21st century, of Theo an art historian, Jess, a Smithsonian scientist, and a bitter legacy of slavery and racism. Extensively researched, beautifully written.
Pages
395
395
Year
2022
2022
Reviews
21-10-2024
Fantastic book - 5/5. Enjoyed and recommended by all. Only complaint - the size of the font! Superbly drawn characters all woven together in different timelines. Packed with history and modern issues.
25-08-2024
We loved reading the history and learning about the horse and all the people its life touched. A well woven story crossing time.
08-07-2024
Enjoyed the story. Took a bit to warm to but then was a great read. Really enjoyed the 1850s/'60s era story the most, but it was great to add the modern story to link some of the past storylines.
26-06-2024
Fabulous story, love Geraldine Brooks. Some were not sure if the sections with Martha Jackson were a diversion, but guess it was following the line of the portraits. One member loved and was moved by the story so much that she bought a print of 'Lexington'!
09-05-2024
A good read with many issues raised.
22-04-2024
Great book - most of us loved it.
07-03-2024
The group thoroughly enjoyed this book. The mix of characters, the history and the facts and historical research woven through the story made it a very enjoyable read.