I enjoyed reading about The Nickle Boys and that is why I jumped at the chance to preview Colson Whitehead’s newest creation.
Historical fiction is my jam and I was looking forward to experiencing the famed streets of Harlem during the early 1960s. The surroundings, the dealings, and the brewing emotional states of the people within that community at the time were indeed represented . . . the portrayals of daily lives and frustrations are vivid and palpable.
I can certainly appreciate the effort, skill, and research that went into the overall architecture of this novel, but unfortunately, I was not able to fully connect with this story or its characters.
To form your own opinion . . . copies are available for pre-order. The official release date is currently set for September 14, 2021.
I’d like to thank the author, NetGalley, and Doubleday for allowing me to read an advanced copy of Harlem Shuffle for an honest review.
