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The Intuitionist

by Colson Whitehead

1999 · adult

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Set in 1 place · 1 primary
Sense of Place
4/5
Description · Open Library (CC0)

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.

Set in

  • ★
    New York City · United States
    Fictionalized alternate-history NYC where elevator inspection is a fraught profession
    ★ primary

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