We both got about 40 pages into this book, then we both agreed it wasn't pulling us in. All writers are responsible for pulling in their readers; keep them turning pages, wanting more. We didn't want more.
Too many characters to keep track of. I felt confused by about pg.15 but pushed on. By pg.40, I looked at some book reviews, which I don't normally do til I'm done with a book. In this case, a negative review confirmed the decision to throw in the towel. This book is "Alternative history," with an imaginary tunnel through which slaves (freedom seekers) are transported. When we want fiction about the horrid sins of slavery, we'll choose something with historical context.
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