A review by awnutts
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

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

4.75

It won the Pulitzer Prize, and deservedly so. But it is a dark, difficult, unrelenting read. I was captivated by the writing, but also felt relieved when I finished and could leave this world. It's important for non-black folks to sit with.
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