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.
Chris Curran With a book called the "underground railroad " it is irresponsible to have an actual train. This might be the only book a high school or college kid r…moreWith a book called the "underground railroad " it is irresponsible to have an actual train. This might be the only book a high school or college kid reads about this important subject. They will come away with the wrong idea about the brave work done by those helping save lives. The whole story loses credibility with the train.(less)
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by Colson Whitehead (Goodreads Author)
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