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The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad
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Sunflower
Dec 30, 2016 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: historical-fiction, e-books, fiction-read-2016
As a work of fiction this is probably a little too close to the truth to be described as enjoyable reading. Nevertheless, this tale of slavery and of one woman's quest for a life of freedom is an excellent read. The conditions in which slaves were expected to work and live, including their existence as chattels of the plantation owner, are described graphically. At one point in this book I found myself dreaming about it, and that is rare. ...more
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Amy Ellis
Feb 19, 2018 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
This is not an easy read, but it is an excellent story: a reimagining of the Underground Railroad as a literal railroad dug underneath homes and buildings where each station seems to lead to a new idyllic life. Good pick, Oprah! It is heart wrenching, but the ending is hopeful enough that I wasn’t depressed after finishing it.
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