Kristen answers “Does it depict much violence?”

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Does it depict much violence?

Kristen I don't understand these answers - there are some brief descriptions but the book is not focused on a broad expose on violence against slaves, rather …moreI don't understand these answers - there are some brief descriptions but the book is not focused on a broad expose on violence against slaves, rather it touches on the various ways that they were exploited, and explores the plight to get away and what is encountered along the way.(less)

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Allison So the "brief description" of the slave being castrated and then set on fire...it was just "touching on" exploitation? ...more
Sep 20, 2017 08:20AM · flag

Sharon Williams The description of the girl impaled and left hanging from hook...!!! I couldn't read after that. ...more
Mar 05, 2019 10:37AM · flag

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The Underground Railroad

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