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Harlem Shuffle
by Colson Whitehead
Thank you to Doubleday and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader's Copy!
Available Sept 14 2021
"Harlem Shuffle", Colson Whitehead's seventh novel, focuses on the seedy underworld of 1940s to 1960s Harlem. It is a revel in Black entrepreneurship and Carney, son of notorious crook Big Mike, struggles to make a name for himself in the furniture world. Inevitably, Carney's past catches up to him as his cousin Freddie drags him into one caper and then another. Bound by a sense of family loyalty, Carney struggles to protect his cousin, his own family and his business.
What really draws me into this novel is the way Whitehead immerses his audience into the era he choses. I truly felt like I was in Black Harlem, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the era, from the decline of radio to the rise in space tech. It's a fun historical drama which also tackles some pretty serious issues of race relations, families and morality. A thoroughly enjoyable read!
Available Sept 14 2021
"Harlem Shuffle", Colson Whitehead's seventh novel, focuses on the seedy underworld of 1940s to 1960s Harlem. It is a revel in Black entrepreneurship and Carney, son of notorious crook Big Mike, struggles to make a name for himself in the furniture world. Inevitably, Carney's past catches up to him as his cousin Freddie drags him into one caper and then another. Bound by a sense of family loyalty, Carney struggles to protect his cousin, his own family and his business.
What really draws me into this novel is the way Whitehead immerses his audience into the era he choses. I truly felt like I was in Black Harlem, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the era, from the decline of radio to the rise in space tech. It's a fun historical drama which also tackles some pretty serious issues of race relations, families and morality. A thoroughly enjoyable read!