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The Water Dancer is a 2019 fiction book written by Ta-Nehisi Coates. The novel is about the experiences of a young, black man, Hiram Walker, who was forced into slavery and his involvement with the Underground Railroad. The story was set in the middle of the 19th century on a tobacco plantation in Virginia, full of secret routes and safe houses. Walker possesses a photographic memory but does not remember his mother. When one day, he had a sudden vision of his mother dancing, he found out that he has a superhuman ability that allows him to travel across remote areas. The power also transports people with him to other places.
Ta-Nehisi Coates' The Water Dancer was the author's first fiction novel. It debuted at number one on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction bestsellers list, and the Combined Print & E-Book Fiction bestsellers list after its release.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates' The Water Dancer was the author's first fiction novel. It debuted at number one on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction bestsellers list, and the Combined Print & E-Book Fiction bestsellers list after its release.
In this comprehensive look into The Water Dancer: A Novel by Ta-Nehisi Coates, you'll gain insight with this essential resource as a guide to aid your discussions. Be prepared to lead with the following:
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Disclaimer: This is an unofficial companion guide based on The Water Dancer: A Novel by Ta-Nehisi Coates and is not affiliated to the original work or author in any way. It does not contain any text of the original work. If you haven’t purchased the original work, we encourage you to do so first.
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