A review by emequalsme
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Devastating and deeply sad, but also full of hope and ingenuity. I disagree with other reviewers that the magical realism is misplaced — it’s a fitting analogy and carries the adventures of the story well. There are a few chapters that meandered a bit too much; long, wordy pages that didn’t add much. All in all, though, a beautifully written book. 
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