Barbara asked this question about The Underground Railroad:
Does anyone like that the author wrote the railroad as a physical, operating one? I felt it unnecessary and beyond the scope of possibility.
Cara Andonian Zechello From what I read on the author's website, I do not believe it is intended to be a metaphor. With that said, I didn't like this part of the story at al…moreFrom what I read on the author's website, I do not believe it is intended to be a metaphor. With that said, I didn't like this part of the story at all. However, these underground scenes were written very well. I could feel, smell and see it as if I were there. Too bad in the end, it lowered my rating on this book.(less)
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by Colson Whitehead (Goodreads Author)
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