Historical fiction reimagining the escape to freedom.
"The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead offers an alternative version of history with a literal underground train aiding the escape of slaves. It's a powerful and intense read that delves into the struggles and resilience of the human spirit against the inhumanity of slavery. The imaginative storytelling and rich historical context make it an enlightening journey for readers interested in American history and the universal quest for freedom.
- Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2017)
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2017)
- National Book Award for Fiction (2016)
- Locus Award Nominee for Best SF Novel (2017)
- Arthur C. Clarke Award (2017)
- John W. Campbell Memorial Award Nominee for Best Science Fiction Novel (2017)
- Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Fiction (2017)
- Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Fiction (2017)
- NAIBA Book of the Year for Fiction (2017)
- Andrew Carnegie Medal for Fiction (2017)
- Kirkus Prize Nominee for Fiction (2016)
- Goodreads Choice Award for Historical Fiction (2016)
- NAACP Image Award Nominee for Fiction (2017)
- PEN/Jean Stein Book Award Nominee (2017)
- The Rooster -- The Morning News Tournament of Books (2017)
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Historical fiction reimagining the escape to freedom.
"The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead offers an alternative version of history with a literal underground train aiding the escape of slaves. It's a powerful and intense read that delves into the struggles and resilience of the human spirit against the inhumanity of slavery. The imaginative storytelling and rich historical context make it an enlightening journey for readers interested in American history and the universal quest for freedom.
- Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2017)
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2017)
- National Book Award for Fiction (2016)
- Locus Award Nominee for Best SF Novel (2017)
- Arthur C. Clarke Award (2017)
- John W. Campbell Memorial Award Nominee for Best Science Fiction Novel (2017)
- Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Fiction (2017)
- Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Fiction (2017)
- NAIBA Book of the Year for Fiction (2017)
- Andrew Carnegie Medal for Fiction (2017)
- Kirkus Prize Nominee for Fiction (2016)
- Goodreads Choice Award for Historical Fiction (2016)
- NAACP Image Award Nominee for Fiction (2017)
- PEN/Jean Stein Book Award Nominee (2017)
- The Rooster -- The Morning News Tournament of Books (2017)
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