地下鉄道 (Tankobon Hardcover)

It adds a surreal layer to the historical narrative, blending allegory with reality. I wonder what inspired this metaphorical approach.

The blending of true accounts with fictional elements made the struggles feel more immediate and visceral. How did others interpret this storytelling choice?

It made the story more intimate, but I’m curious whether this was a deliberate effort to humanize history or a narrative necessity.