A review by mastrisofha
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A very intense depiction of the slavery in the USA, following the arrival of the grandmother, the escape of the mother and, mainly, the attempted escape by the daughter. 
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