A review by mamaorgana80
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

dark informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I read this one for book club, and I’m wrestling with how to rate it. It’s well-written, but the construction felt a little wonky? Given the accolades, I was expecting something altogether original, but it felt familiar instead. It was good. I didn’t feel invested in the story.