Harlem Shuffle
Book • 2021
Harlem Shuffle is a captivating novel by Colson Whitehead that explores themes of identity, family, and social change in 1950s and 1960s Harlem.
The story revolves around Ray Carney, a furniture salesman who navigates the complexities of his life amidst the city's vibrant culture and criminal underbelly.
The novel is divided into three parts, each set in a different year, culminating in the Harlem riot of 1964.
The story revolves around Ray Carney, a furniture salesman who navigates the complexities of his life amidst the city's vibrant culture and criminal underbelly.
The novel is divided into three parts, each set in a different year, culminating in the Harlem riot of 1964.
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