Our May reading was with Esi Edugyan’s Washington Black, the story of a slave boy on a British Caribbean sugar plantation. Washington’s skill at drawing was recognised by the plantation owner’s brother who stole him away and travelled with him as his assistant. Many adventures followed including a balloon ride that crashed into the sea, time spent with scientists in the Arctic circle, then London, Amsterdam and Morocco.
The story explores the idea of freedom, for although Washington was ostensibly free he was burdened by memories of his cruel childhood and his search for his original parents.
A thoughtful book enjoyed by most of the group.
Meg Dillon
The story explores the idea of freedom, for although Washington was ostensibly free he was burdened by memories of his cruel childhood and his search for his original parents.
A thoughtful book enjoyed by most of the group.
Meg Dillon
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