A review by eegah
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A riveting anthology of stories about 1960s Harlem, showcasing Colson Whitehead's ability to transport you to a historical setting. 

I can definitely see how this wouldn't work for everybody but it did for me. Enjoyed the interplay of all the different characters and elements.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse and Drug use

Moderate: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, and Blood