Sonia Reppe answers “Does it depict much violence?”

Maryjane Peluso asked this question about The Underground Railroad:

Does it depict much violence?

Sonia Reppe There could have been half as much violence as there was in this and it would have still been effective. So I say yes, there was gratuitous violence. …moreThere could have been half as much violence as there was in this and it would have still been effective. So I say yes, there was gratuitous violence. I heard Colson speak, and he said it was hard, but he "had to" right the violence. Really Colson? I think you could have chosen to leave some out. I think it was your choice. (less)

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The Underground Railroad

by Colson Whitehead (Goodreads Author)

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