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Does it depict much violence?
Marsha Yes; the descriptions were graphic but of course, this is the legacy of slavery and all its hatred. It was not the bulk of the story. The main charact…moreYes; the descriptions were graphic but of course, this is the legacy of slavery and all its hatred. It was not the bulk of the story. The main character Cora you will remember forever; the author presents a wealth
of various types throughout the course of the novel. Beautifully written.(less)
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by Colson Whitehead (Goodreads Author)
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