A review by sushai
John Henry Days by Colson Whitehead

3.0

I have mixed feelings in rating this book, because in some ways it was brilliant and deserves 5+ stars, but in its overreach as a comprehensive look at John Henry from every possible angle it actually created some tedium. I do appreciate the symbolism and the comparison of the main character to John Henry, (in that the American work ethic is unfortunately to admire someone who works himself to death). I would love to see this made into a Ken Burns-style series!