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

1971, New York City. Trash piles up on the streets, crime is at an all-time high, the city is going bankrupt, and a shooting war has broken out between the NYPD and the Black Liberation Army. Furniture store owner and ex-fence Ray Carney is trying...

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Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews

Moods

tense 64%
adventurous 54%
dark 51%
funny 51%
reflective 25%
challenging 23%
mysterious 23%
emotional 18%
informative 14%
sad 8%
lighthearted 5%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 26%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 23% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 20%

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: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.91

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