Globusz Books · Author
Geraldine Brooks is represented in the Globusz Books library by 2 reviewed books. This page brings those summaries together so readers can compare the author’s available work before choosing what to read.
Source: Globusz Books reviewed catalog.
Reviewed summary
Lexington isn’t just a racehorse in Geraldine Brooks’ "Horse"—he’s a witness to America’s tangled history of slavery, art, and science. The story unpacks how one horse’s legacy reveals the heavy, often ignored burdens carried by both animals and humans. What happens when history’s glory rides on the backs of unseen labor?
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In 1666, a small English village chooses to quarantine itself to stop the plague from spreading. Anna Frith, a sharp-witted housemaid, navigates death, superstition, and faith in a world turned upside down. This isn’t just a plague story—it’s a raw look at survival, community, and the clash between science and religion.
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