Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead

Crook Manifesto

Harlem #2

Colson Whitehead

336 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

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From two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead comes the thrilling and entertaining sequel to Harlem Shuffle1971, New York City. Trash piles up on the streets, crime is at an all-time high, the city is going bankrupt, and a shooting ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 864 reviews

Moods

tense 61%
dark 54%
adventurous 53%
funny 47%
reflective 28%
mysterious 26%
challenging 19%
emotional 18%
informative 14%
sad 11%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 23%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 22% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 42% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.88

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