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Harlem Rhapsody
by Victoria Christopher Murray
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow! What else can I say, I was blown away by this one.
Harlem Rhapsody is a vibrant, emotionally rich tribute to one of the most dynamic periods in American history — and to one of its most overlooked heroines, Jessie Redmon Fauset. Set in the heart of the Harlem Renaissance, this novel immerses you in a world where Black pride is bursting from the seams — in literature, music, fashion, and art — with Jessie at the center as the literary editor of The Crisis.
The story beautifully captures her discovery of voices like Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, and Nella Larsen, and paints Jessie not just as an editor, but as a visionary who helped shape a cultural revolution. Her complicated, passionate relationship with W.E.B. Du Bois adds emotional depth and conflict, showing the high stakes of ambition, desire, and legacy in a world rife with racism and sexism.
Although cheating is never the answer I can understand the charm and poise of W.E.B. Du Bois was enticing.
I was swept away by the richness of the historical detail and the humanity of Jessie’s journey. If you love character-driven historical fiction that reclaims forgotten stories and celebrates the power of Black art, this is one you must read.
Harlem Rhapsody is a vibrant, emotionally rich tribute to one of the most dynamic periods in American history — and to one of its most overlooked heroines, Jessie Redmon Fauset. Set in the heart of the Harlem Renaissance, this novel immerses you in a world where Black pride is bursting from the seams — in literature, music, fashion, and art — with Jessie at the center as the literary editor of The Crisis.
The story beautifully captures her discovery of voices like Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, and Nella Larsen, and paints Jessie not just as an editor, but as a visionary who helped shape a cultural revolution. Her complicated, passionate relationship with W.E.B. Du Bois adds emotional depth and conflict, showing the high stakes of ambition, desire, and legacy in a world rife with racism and sexism.
Although cheating is never the answer I can understand the charm and poise of W.E.B. Du Bois was enticing.
I was swept away by the richness of the historical detail and the humanity of Jessie’s journey. If you love character-driven historical fiction that reclaims forgotten stories and celebrates the power of Black art, this is one you must read.