A review by taynash20
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

adventurous dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

You think you know a part of history, and then you’re reminded of and exposed to new depths. This books pushed and pulled you through every zig and zag that faced Cora as well as the people she encountered in her Underground Railroad journey. Every time you thought you might know where the story was headed, Whitehead jerks you in a different direction. I appreciated how some events were open ended, and he made sure to close the circle so you weren’t left with “but what’s happened to them?” A heartbreaking, devastating, exhilarating tale. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys historical fiction.
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