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For this entry, I'd just like to hear your initial reactions. You don't have to go into great depth. Save that for the more important topics below. Just let me know what you think, in general.
If you have questions, feel free to post them here, too.
To comment just click on the "comment" link below. Make sure to sign your name or sign into your Google account before you submit it, so we know who you are. Note: You will not see your comments immediately as I will approve them as they come in first.
6 comments:
Though this book was not one that I would typically choose to read on my own, I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It was difficult for me to read at times because of the vivid and gruesome descriptions of how African Americans were treated during that time period. However, I think that it is necessary for individuals to read and acknowledge America’s past mistakes and learn about it in its complete realness. This way, we are sure not to make those mistakes again. Also, I usually find historic texts to be boring but this novel kept me interested the entire time. I was constantly rooting for Cora’s freedom and was heartbroken at each loss and struggle she faced, as I’m sure all readers were.
This novel was something that I would never have read if it wasn't for summer reading. It was incredibly interesting to follow Cora's journey starting from her being a slave on the Randall plantation all the way up until the end where she makes it through the underground railroad and meets Ollie. Overall, it was incredibly interesting to read the story of a black woman who was a slave since she was born and how she became a free woman through the help of the underground railroad. On top of that, it was horrifying to see how white people treated black people during the time of slavery no matter if they were or were not a slave.
This novel was something that I would never have read if it wasn't for summer reading. It was incredibly interesting to follow Cora's journey starting from her being a slave on the Randall plantation all the way up until the end where she makes it through the underground railroad and meets Ollie. Overall, it was incredibly interesting to read the story of a black woman who was a slave since she was born and how she became a free woman through the help of the underground railroad. On top of that, it was horrifying to see how white people treated black people during the time of slavery no matter if they were or were not a slave.
I thought the book was written in a interesting way with Whiteheads style, and also the concept of a literal underground railroad was quite intriguing. I also believe the book did well to make the characters likeable, even if the style was slightly detached. Overall I enjoyed the book, and I would recomend it
I agree with your comment about the characters having depth. I believe whitehead did a fantastic job of adding nuance to the characters. The slaves in the beginning had flaws and were not just helpless people suffering. It made them seem more real, and really added to the novel. Good point you raise, I didn't quite realize it until I read your response
I agree with your comment about the characters having depth. I believe whitehead did a fantastic job of adding nuance to the characters. The slaves in the beginning had flaws and were not just helpless people suffering. It made them seem more real, and really added to the novel. Good point you raise, I didn't quite realize it until I read your response
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