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The Water Dancer
Book • 2019
The Water Dancer is a boldly imagined work of magic and adventure by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
The story follows Hiram Walker, born into bondage in Virginia, who possesses a mysterious power that he doesn't fully understand.
After a near-drowning experience, Hiram's life takes a dramatic turn as he becomes determined to escape the plantation and free the family he left behind.
His journey takes him through the corrupt grandeur of Virginia's plantations, guerrilla cells in the wilderness, and idealistic movements in the North.
The novel is a powerful exploration of the horrors of slavery, the separation of families, and the psychological trauma inflicted upon the enslaved, all woven together with elements of magical realism and a deep dive into the interior lives of its characters.
The story follows Hiram Walker, born into bondage in Virginia, who possesses a mysterious power that he doesn't fully understand.
After a near-drowning experience, Hiram's life takes a dramatic turn as he becomes determined to escape the plantation and free the family he left behind.
His journey takes him through the corrupt grandeur of Virginia's plantations, guerrilla cells in the wilderness, and idealistic movements in the North.
The novel is a powerful exploration of the horrors of slavery, the separation of families, and the psychological trauma inflicted upon the enslaved, all woven together with elements of magical realism and a deep dive into the interior lives of its characters.
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