Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad is not just a historical novel; it is a profound exploration of the American soul. By literalizing the railroad, Whitehead creates a visceral, locomotive journey through the various “states” of American racism. It is a harrowing, brilliant, and ultimately essential read that rightfully earned its place among the author’s top recommendations.
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Santiago and the Drinking Party is an odd little book. It doesn’t have a plot or a theme. Stuff happens. Why or to what end doesn’t seem to matter. The story starts at an unusual place, deep in the Amazon, where Daniel, our narrator, is backpacking as a student. During a dangerous, almost fatal river crossing he meets Santiago. Santiago is the resident philosopher, who earns his living feeding off the superstition of the tribes. His…
