Reviews - Manifiesto Criminal / Crook Manifesto

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Manifiesto Criminal / Crook Manifesto

Colson Whitehead

3.87 AVERAGE

eggsofamerica's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous medium-paced

xtinathefirst's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark funny tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

adamkierkegaard's review against another edition

3.75

medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

plunkettb's review against another edition

5.0

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this; it was great to spend time with Carney and Pepper again. Lots of wisdom and memorable observations about life, families, work, etc. weaved into the excellent storytelling. For example, on the 5 train when Carney changes how he's interacting with Robert, after thinking back on how his own father used to get on his case for being too quiet ... as someone who's been hassled many times over the years for being quiet, I really appreciated that scene. Also, important insights about racism, crime, and corruption, plus ... a bit of a geology lesson! In between reading Harlem Shuffle and Crook Manifesto, we took a trip to NYC and spent a day walking around Harlem to see the Hotel Theresa, Morningside Park, and other aspects of the neighborhood. I recommend that to anyone who loves these books.

annodee's review against another edition

5.0

Outstanding follow-up to Harlem Shuffle with furniture store owner Ray Carney experiencing the 1970s in NYC: the good (the Jackson Five); the bad (arsonists); and the ugly (corrupt politicians). The pacing is terrific, the action is abundant, and everybody's favorite crook Pepper is heavily featured. Bring on book 3!