I'm reading this now! I like it a lot as well. You mentioned that Caesar takes her along because she was a good luck charm, that is what Cora though, however he said he took her along because he knew she could handle it, which I liked when I read it as it tells us more about her, and noticed your comment, so thought I'd share.
Can’t wait to sink my teeth into this one! I’d planned to get to it in late September but now I’m worried about it getting overhyped before I manage to read it! I know Colson is going to be in my neck of the woods in November so I’m excited for that too!
Finally finished this and found it to be fantastic. I saw your review prior to starting it and wanted to come back to say that I pretty much agreed with your summation. I'm a fan of his writing and would suggest John Henry Days and the Intuitionist. Zone One has it's moments but it isn't one of my personal favorites.
This book sounds fantastic. I haven't read anything by Colson Whitehead yet either, but I'm pretty sure I will start with this book and I'm hoping to get to it soon!
@@rinceyreads The white race believes with all its heart - that it is their right to take the land? to kill Indians? Make war?? Enslave their brothers, this nation should not exist,…
I love that you review without giving away too much of the plot! I always get scared of spoilers. So happy you enjoyed this book and can't wait to purchase this. Have you thought about reading Underground Airlines by Ben Winters? I want to buy both to read as a theme.
Yeah, I'm not someone who enjoys discussing plot points, although obviously you need to sometimes. I more enjoy talking about the feelings a book evokes or the themes discussed or characters. Underground Airlines really didn't grab my attention, not sure why.
Great review. If you're thinking about reading more Colson Whitehead, while Zone One is really wonderful, I might recommend The Intuitionist instead. It's perhaps a bit closer to this - both with some vague magical realism/alternative history at work and having a Black female protagonist. Also, Zone One being a zombie novel definitely has some violence, so a break from that might be another reason to try The Intuitionist instead.
+rincey reads I don't get caught up in mainstream hype, but I must say I have heard nothing but great things about this book. I've already put it on my TBR list thanks to your review as well as others. Great review and thanks for the recommendation :)
I saw that you were reading "A Brief History of Seven Killings" by Marlon James and since you like this book I'm wondering if you've read "The Book of the Nightwomen" by Marlon James which is a Jamaican slave narrative and is so amazing!
I'm reading this now! I like it a lot as well. You mentioned that Caesar takes her along because she was a good luck charm, that is what Cora though, however he said he took her along because he knew she could handle it, which I liked when I read it as it tells us more about her, and noticed your comment, so thought I'd share.
Yes!!! I bought this last week and I'm looking so forward to reading it!
Woo hoo! Hope you enjoy it
I've loved Colson Whitehead since I read The Colossus of New York! I'm glad you loved it. I can't wait to read it!
Oh I hadn't even heard of that one! Would you recommend it as a good starting point?
Yes! It defies categorization. Technically they are probably closest to essays but I remember being blown away but the language and imagery.
Cannot wait to read this.
I hope you like it!
I still haven't started reading this book, but I plan on soon. I'm glad you like it.
Hope you like it too :)
Me too
Can’t wait to sink my teeth into this one! I’d planned to get to it in late September but now I’m worried about it getting overhyped before I manage to read it! I know Colson is going to be in my neck of the woods in November so I’m excited for that too!
Yeah he is doing a big fall tour, and is going to be in Chicago in September. Hopefully I can get a chance to go
Great review, I'm halfway through the book, it's an intriguing and violent read.
Finally finished this and found it to be fantastic. I saw your review prior to starting it and wanted to come back to say that I pretty much agreed with your summation. I'm a fan of his writing and would suggest John Henry Days and the Intuitionist. Zone One has it's moments but it isn't one of my personal favorites.
This book sounds fantastic. I haven't read anything by Colson Whitehead yet either, but I'm pretty sure I will start with this book and I'm hoping to get to it soon!
Woo! Hope you enjoy it
@@rinceyreads The white race believes with all its heart - that it is their right to take the land? to kill Indians? Make war?? Enslave their brothers, this nation should not exist,…
I love that you review without giving away too much of the plot! I always get scared of spoilers. So happy you enjoyed this book and can't wait to purchase this. Have you thought about reading Underground Airlines by Ben Winters? I want to buy both to read as a theme.
Yeah, I'm not someone who enjoys discussing plot points, although obviously you need to sometimes. I more enjoy talking about the feelings a book evokes or the themes discussed or characters.
Underground Airlines really didn't grab my attention, not sure why.
About to start
Great review. If you're thinking about reading more Colson Whitehead, while Zone One is really wonderful, I might recommend The Intuitionist instead. It's perhaps a bit closer to this - both with some vague magical realism/alternative history at work and having a Black female protagonist. Also, Zone One being a zombie novel definitely has some violence, so a break from that might be another reason to try The Intuitionist instead.
Thank you! I will look into The Intuitionist
+rincey reads I don't get caught up in mainstream hype, but I must say I have heard nothing but great things about this book. I've already put it on my TBR list thanks to your review as well as others. Great review and thanks for the recommendation :)
Thank you! I hope you enjoy the read!
I saw that you were reading "A Brief History of Seven Killings" by Marlon James and since you like this book I'm wondering if you've read "The Book of the Nightwomen" by Marlon James which is a Jamaican slave narrative and is so amazing!
Can I read this if I'm white? serious question.
Of course!
New subbie. You have great taste in books!
I read John Henry Days by the same author and loved it, I'll definitely have to pick this on up too!
Nice! I will have to look that one up and see if that piques my interest
You’re gushing about it so much but gave it 4 stars. What was its flaws in your opinion?
Anyone else here for finals