"The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead reimagines the historical Underground Railroad as an actual railroad beneath the soil, leading slaves to freedom. The story follows Cora, a young slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia, as she makes a desperate bid for freedom after learning about the railroad. Each state she passes through on her journey northwards represents a different vision of America, from the guise of benevolence to outright horror. Along the way, Cora faces numerous trials, including being hunted by a relentless slave catcher named Ridgeway, who has a personal vendetta against her. Whitehead's novel is a harrowing exploration of America's historical relationship with slavery, imbued with magical realism to highlight the resilience and courage of those who fought for freedom.
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