One of the best books I’ve ever read. You don’t need to be ‘horsey’ either. It is about a famous, American, mid-19th century racehorse called Lexington, and his black trainer. It is about racism and slavery, the American Civil War and the legacy of a painting of Lexington. There is also a contemporary aspect when a scientist studies Lexington’s bones to understand its speed, when current day racism in Washington DC rears its ugly head.
(Ros Cook - bwl 117 Summer 2025 ) |
