Washington Black

by Esi Edugyan

Book Overview

MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST - ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW'S TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR - "A gripping historical narrative exploring both the bounds of slavery and what it means to be truly... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1443459585
• ISBN13: 9781443459587
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.1" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Excited to read this book!

Just received my copy of "Washington Black" in thr mail and I'm excited to read it. I remember reading the excerpt that's posted and was pulled in by what I read. I've been looking for Steampunk stories centering Black characters for a while and I don't know what else to say other than I'm glad I was able to find "Washington Black."

One of the better books I have ever read!

This is a beautifully written book about a Englishman who takes a young slave boy under his wing to help him fly a hot air balloon. He initially chooses the boy because he is the right size for the task involved, but soon becomes aware of the boy’s potential. The story that evolves is an amazing one, not anything that one would expect. The writing is magical, the characters are delightful, and in this novel, the world is truly an amazing place! This is one book you will never forget!