From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Underground Railroad Colson Whitehead\'s triumphant novel is on one level a multifaceted retelling of the story of John Henry, the black steel-driver who died outracing a machine designed to replace him.
It is also a high-velocity thrill ride throug.
On another level it\'s the story of a disaffected, middle-aged black journalist on a mission to set a record for junketeering who attends the annual John Henry Days festival.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Underground Railroad Colson Whitehead\'s triumphant novel is on one level a multifaceted retelling of the story of John Henry, the black steel-driver who died outracing a machine designed to replace him
