This month's read was Washington Black by Esi Edugyan. An epic and fantastical tale of an enslaved young boy named Wash. The journey he embarks from the horrors of being a field slave to being a personal servant and assistant to his time in being free, is quite an extraordinary tale. There is wonder and awe, there is heartbreak, there is moments of sadness and moments of happiness. The book club was really captured by Wash's story and also Titch, someone who become his master but is truly not. Their journey together and story was captivating. Overall, the OCFPL Book Club enjoyed this novel. We definitely put this down as a recommended books for others to enjoy.
If you would like a copy of the book, follow the link below: https://oceancity.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1437458153
If you want to join us for future discussions, we meet via Zoom on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Join us on Feb. 17th as we discuss Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal
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