A review by callanisreading
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead

adventurous challenging hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Ray Carney earns his living as a straight furniture salesman, eager to escape the legacy of his crooked, late father. But when money gets tight and his cousin brings a heist to his doorstep, Carney finds himself involved with the shady side of Harlem. As he struggles to reconcile his straight and crooked lives, Carney contemplates race, power, and morality in this beautifully-rendered novel.