In his last novel, 2021's Harlem Shuffle, Colson Whitehead introduced us to Ray Carney, a vibrant creation of fierce contradictions. His dual occupations as a furniture salesman and occasional receiver of stolen goods reflect polarities in both his being and the environment of 1960s New York.
Crook Manifesto intensifies the compelling juxtaposition in the 1970s, as Carney navigates the decline of the city amidst crime and corruption. Whitehead intricately captures cultural history and family drama with the energy of a crime thriller and sharp wit of social satire.
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