Description

Step back into the vibrant and volatile streets of 1970s Harlem with this darkly humorous and keenly observed novel. As a newly released ex-con navigates the treacherous landscape of a city on the brink, he finds himself drawn back into the underworld he desperately tried to escape. This gripping narrative explores themes of family, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of survival amidst systemic corruption and urban decay. Colson Whitehead masterfully crafts a story that is both a thrilling crime saga and a poignant reflection on Black life during a period of profound social change.

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paperback

Random House Large Print

Published Jul 18, 2023

504 pages

ISBN: 9780593744260

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Details

First Published

2023

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead.

Violence
Substance Use
Racism/Discrimination
War/Trauma