A review by beccabarpel
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

dark reflective tense medium-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

4.5

Whitehead's novels are always worth reading. His characters are layered and take the usual tropes to a deeper level. The tone and details make it obvious that he did his research. The portrayals of the intersections of class and race and education make the separations between each group muddy and distinct at the same time. 
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