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318 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385693998
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bond Street Books (Doubleday Canada)
Publication date: 21 September 2021
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead is a captivating read for anyone who appreciates a richly detailed and immersive portrayal of 1960s Harlem, with its intricate exploration of themes such as racial identity, social class, and the complexities of the human condition, making it a perfect fit for readers who enjoy historical fiction, literary masterpieces, and intriguing stories that linger long after the final page is turned.
Description
From two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead, a gloriously entertaining novel of heists, shakedowns and rip-offs set in Harlem in the 1960s."Ray Carney was only slightly bent when it came to being crooked. . . ."To his customers an...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,108 reviews
Moods
adventurous 54%
dark 38%
reflective 30%
mysterious 29%
funny 22%
emotional 19%
challenging 18%
informative 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Drug abuse, Racism, Drug useMinor
Police brutality, Abandonment, Death of parent318 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385693998
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Bond Street Books (Doubleday Canada)
Publication date: 21 September 2021
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead is a captivating read for anyone who appreciates a richly detailed and immersive portrayal of 1960s Harlem, with its intricate exploration of themes such as racial identity, social class, and the complexities of the human condition, making it a perfect fit for readers who enjoy historical fiction, literary masterpieces, and intriguing stories that linger long after the final page is turned.
Description
From two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead, a gloriously entertaining novel of heists, shakedowns and rip-offs set in Harlem in the 1960s."Ray Carney was only slightly bent when it came to being crooked. . . ."To his customers an...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,108 reviews
Moods
adventurous 54%
dark 38%
reflective 30%
mysterious 29%
funny 22%
emotional 19%
challenging 18%
informative 10%
sad 10%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 28% | Plot: 17%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Drug abuse, Racism, Drug useMinor
Police brutality, Abandonment, Death of parent