Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead

Crook Manifesto

Harlem #2

Colson Whitehead

336 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction crime historical literary adventurous funny tense fast-paced

Description

The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author of Harlem Shuffle continues his Harlem saga in a powerful and hugely-entertaining novel that summons 1970s New York in all its seedy glory.It’s 1971. Trash piles up on the streets, crime is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 282 reviews

Moods

tense 64%
adventurous 55%
dark 51%
funny 51%
reflective 26%
challenging 23%
mysterious 23%
emotional 18%
informative 13%
sad 8%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 26%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 24% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 39% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.91

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