The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
This novel follows the life of a young slave, Hiram Walker, who possesses a mysterious power related to memory and water, which he discovers after almost drowning. His journey from the plantations of Virginia to the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement in the North is filled with loss, love, and a desperate desire for freedom. The narrative explores themes of slavery, racial injustice, and the power of memory and storytelling, all underpinned by the protagonist's supernatural abilities.
The 9427th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2019
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 403
- Words
- 104,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 14th on The 40 Best Novels of the 2010s (Paste Magazine)