Review:
The Underground Railroad By Colson Whitehead
overall review score: 4.5
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The Underground Railroad is a novel by Colson Whitehead that tells the story of Cora, a young slave in Georgia who escapes from a plantation and seeks freedom via the Underground Railroad, which in this novel is depicted as an actual train system.
Key Features
- Historical fiction
- Exploration of slavery and oppression
- Strong protagonist
Pros
- Compelling and thought-provoking narrative
- Well-developed characters
- Unique concept of the Underground Railroad as a physical underground train system
Cons
- Some graphic and disturbing scenes
- Pacing may be slow for some readers