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Washington Black

By: Esi Edugyan
Narrated by: Dion Graham
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SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING TOM ELLIS, RUPERT GRAVES AND STERLING K. BROWN

'A masterpiece' ATTICA LOCKE

'Strong, beautiful and beguiling' OBSERVER

'Destined to become a future classic ... that rare book that should appeal to every kind of reader' GUARDIAN

When two English brothers take the helm of a Barbados sugar plantation, Washington Black - an eleven-year-old field slave - finds himself selected as personal servant to one of them. The eccentric Christopher 'Titch' Wilde is a naturalist, explorer, scientist, inventor and abolitionist, whose single-minded pursuit of the perfect aerial machine mystifies all around him.
Titch's idealistic plans are soon shattered and Washington finds himself in mortal danger. They escape together, but then Titch disappears and Washington must make his way alone, following the promise of freedom further than he ever dreamed possible.
Inspired by a true story, Washington Black is an extraordinary tale of a world destroyed and made whole again.

©2018 Ideas of March Inc. (P)2018 Random House Audio African American Fiction Historical Fiction Caribbean
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Hooked from the first words. Such an incredible heartbreaking story. Dion Graham’s narration is perfect.

Incredible

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What a fabulous story and so excellently delivered. One of my best audio books for 2018

Brilliant

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Really enjoyed the story and thought the narration was excellent. Interesting subject matter and characters.

very different storyline

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nothing bad, just a whimsical tale
set in slavery days and a tale of a plantation boy who has a lot of luck

average tale

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really great read had me captured to the very end. excellent narration for each character

great read

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The story was compelling and took me back to a sad and terrible time of history. Loved the protagonist and journey.
But, I wonder if it might have been shortened somehow.

Enjoyable, but...

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a beautifully told tale of survival, friendship and adventure. beautifully read with sensetiveity and charm

engrossing, sobering, hilarious, beautiful

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