The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates What it's about: Born in the South during the Antebellum era, Hiram Walker is a slave who possesses superhuman abilities, including a keen photographic memory and the power to transport people over long distances. He begins to use those skills to help others escape a life of subjugation while discovering more about his roots. The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates (£13) Image Source: amazon.co.uk The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates £13 from amazon.co.uk Buy Now