Emanuela

Emanuela asked Colson Whitehead:

I'm from Italy and I honestly never heard about the Underground Railroad before I read of your upcoming novel. What are your expectations and hopes about people's reactions to the book, especially in countries outside the USA?

Colson Whitehead I don't have any hopes in particular, except that people enjoy the book and find it worthwhile. Some context in American history helps, of course -- but since there are people in this country who actually think the UR was an actual tunnel, you will not be alone in...how should I put it...not knowing every fact about American history.

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Craig Pittman

Craig Pittman asked Colson Whitehead:

Why do you think there are so many slavery-themed novels and movies being produced these days? In addition to your book we've gotten "The Good Lord Bird," "The House Girl," "The Invention of Wings," the movies "Django Unchained" and "12 Years A Slave" and so forth. Is it connected with the election (and re-election) of Barack Obama as president?

Manuel Aragon

Manuel Aragon asked Colson Whitehead:

Among recent authors, whose work do you find interesting/engaging and why?

A Goodreads user

A Goodreads user asked Colson Whitehead:

Hi! Just finished your book, and loved it. Why did you decide to have a woman as your main character? Did you feel this allowed you to do something special with the character? What would have been different - if anything - if the hero was a man?

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