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.
Tami I disliked that part. It drove me crazy trying to picture an actual underground railroad which is not what happened at all, so with that being said, t…moreI disliked that part. It drove me crazy trying to picture an actual underground railroad which is not what happened at all, so with that being said, the rest of the story didn't hold much weight. Very disappointing. I really enjoy historical fiction but this time, the pieces didn't add up.(less)
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by Colson Whitehead (Goodreads Author)
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