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A review by lafate
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I listened to this on Audible.
First off, before I even discuss the story, let me say that Dion Graham was a perfect narrator I know there were a couple of parts when his voice was a little too soft, but the sound engineer should have caught that. The ratings on Audible are much higher than here.
This book has been awaiting me on Audible for a while and is my first book by Colson Whitehead. He invented a cast of characters whom I could feel for and against. The main character, Ray Carney, is someone I rooted for from beginning to end. Sure, some dealings might have been a little sketchy, but it's tough to get by in the city. I also loved the humorous parts that usually caught me unaware.
I grew up in a different city, but I remember the mid-1960s. This book felt true to the times. I have a friend who sold vintage furniture, and I was surprised at how well the author described the furniture of Ray Carney's furniture shop.
I'll be back for more Colson Whitehead. And Ray Carney. I love this book.
First off, before I even discuss the story, let me say that Dion Graham was a perfect narrator I know there were a couple of parts when his voice was a little too soft, but the sound engineer should have caught that. The ratings on Audible are much higher than here.
This book has been awaiting me on Audible for a while and is my first book by Colson Whitehead. He invented a cast of characters whom I could feel for and against. The main character, Ray Carney, is someone I rooted for from beginning to end. Sure, some dealings might have been a little sketchy, but it's tough to get by in the city. I also loved the humorous parts that usually caught me unaware.
I grew up in a different city, but I remember the mid-1960s. This book felt true to the times. I have a friend who sold vintage furniture, and I was surprised at how well the author described the furniture of Ray Carney's furniture shop.
I'll be back for more Colson Whitehead. And Ray Carney. I love this book.