Review:
The Underground Railroad By Colson Whitehead
overall review score: 4.5
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The Underground Railroad is a novel by Colson Whitehead that reimagines the secret network of routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to freedom in the 19th century as a literal underground railroad.
Key Features
- Historical fiction
- Exploration of slavery and escape
- Unique reimagining of the underground railroad
Pros
- Engaging and thought-provoking storytelling
- Strong character development
- Historically accurate portrayal of slavery
Cons
- Some graphic and disturbing scenes