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Fiction

Cuthbert Allgood

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9. I did. Loved it.

Reply to Laffy Kat (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2018, 03:57 PM

Apr 2018

The metaphor of an actual railroad was brilliant. The characters were great. Totally understand why it won the Pulitzer. Did some really cool new stuff with narrative structure.

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Has anyone read "Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead? [View all] Laffy Kat Apr 2018 OP

It's on my "to read" list! Thank you for the recommendation! Ohiogal Apr 2018 #1

I did the audible version. Great book but as you said hard to take in places. Dream Girl Apr 2018 #2

Yes, and I knew it would be. Laffy Kat Apr 2018 #3

StunnIng take on the Underground Railroad. I highly recommend. Ninga Apr 2018 #4

Yes, and it's excellent. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2018 #5

Thanks for the correction. Laffy Kat Apr 2018 #6

I tend to avoid novels about zombies, so let me know (via PM if possible) PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2018 #7

I Liked Underground Railroad, and the story telling method. northoftheborder Apr 2018 #8

I did. Loved it. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 2018 #9

Excellent novel. Recommended. (nt) Paladin May 2018 #10

I have. Great, powerful novel. I enjoy all of his books. FSogol Jun 2018 #11

Yes, I read it. Loved the novel approach even though it was harrowing japple Jun 2018 #12