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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.
Dot Agreed, both unnecessary and confusing. The truth does not need enhancement. Anyone reading this who has no background in The Peculiar Institution may…moreAgreed, both unnecessary and confusing. The truth does not need enhancement. Anyone reading this who has no background in The Peculiar Institution may doubt many of the descriptions of slavery. Unfortunately "fake news and alternate histories" are the currency today. (less)
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The Underground Railroad
by Colson Whitehead (Goodreads Author)
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