Comments on: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:51:51 +0000

In reply to susan. I would have had trouble with the audio- even with a good narrator. Like watching 12 Years a Slave- almost impossible.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:50:35 +0000

In reply to Susie | Novel Visits. Sadly, it feels more important and relevant every day.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:49:42 +0000

In reply to Tara. I hadn't even thought about reading it until I saw it at the library. It's not an era or place I generally read about because it is so universally grim, but this time I'm very glad I did.

By: susan

susan — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 22:40:15 +0000

I still need to get to this book — though it was everywhere last year. I started the audio & got a little ways into it but then decided No I needed to read it instead. Not sure the audio gave it justice. As you said; it seems brutal but necessary reading.

By: Tara

Tara — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:55:04 +0000

I feel somewhat deficient, since I’ve not yet made time for this book; I really want to read it! And, yes, shattering the misconception IS crucial; as a resident of the South, I can say that we have a long way to go.

By: Susie | Novel Visits

Susie | Novel Visits — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:57:21 +0000

That quote…wow! So powerful. I’ve avoided The Underground Railroad just because of the difficult themes, but I think you may be right. It’s the right time to read it.