The Intuitionist
by Colson Whitehead
Taste attributes: mysteryscience fictiondramapsychologicalfresh & originalimaginaryintricatelinearemotive & stirringsolving the riddle/not as it seemssocial commentaryempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeOriginal and smart: a mystery that is balanced on everything else. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.0 / 5
3 ratings
About This Book
Who tampered with the elevator? The mundane job of elevator inspection becomes a mysterious tale of intrigue. Whitehead weaves a beautiful narrative featuring an independent protagonist who elevates herself from the racism she faces in this noir mystery.
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- Author
- Colson Whitehead
- Published
- 1999
- Pages
- 264
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- Open Library
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