The Sleeping Car Porter
The Sleeping Car Porter
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Brief
Beta216
Novel • Fiction
Canada • 1920s
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LGBTQ+•
World History2022
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Sleeping Car Porter, Suzette Mayr portrays a Black train porter named Baxter in 1929, navigating challenges of discrimination, hidden desires, and the complexities of his job on a transcontinental journey. As he faces fatigue and personal struggles, Baxter's ambition and resilience are at the forefront, highlighting his pursuit of a better life.
Gritty
Challenging
Contemplative
Melancholic
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Suzette Mayr’s The Sleeping Car Porter captivates with its vivid depiction of 1920s Canada, offering a nuanced portrayal of Black railway porters. Praised for its rich historical detail and compelling character study, it occasionally faces critique for pacing. Overall, it’s celebrated for a fresh perspective on marginalized voices.
Who Should Read The Sleeping Car Porter?
Readers who relish rich historical settings, character-driven narratives, and themes of identity will enjoy The Sleeping Car Porter. Comparable to Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad and Esi Edugyan’s Washington Black, it appeals to those interested in nuanced, socially conscious storytelling.
9,076 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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216
Novel • Fiction
Canada • 1920s
•
LGBTQ+•
World History2022
Adult
18+ years
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