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steph_ha 's review for:
The Underground Railroad
by Colson Whitehead
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Such a tragic, beautifully written story that reflects what I can only imagine was a piece of the reality of slavery in the US. Whitehead’s writing is captivating and I was held by every word. He gracefully moves between characters and entwined their stories. Highly recommended!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Slavery
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Grief, Alcohol, Pandemic/Epidemic