One was Coulson Whitehead's Cool Machine, the last of his Harlem crime series. Maybe the most entertaining book I read this year.
The best things said about it
This summer, I'm excited for Colson Whitehead's Yeah. It is called Cool Machine. It is the third and final book in his Harlem Trilogy.
Why people recommend it
Cool Machine by Colson Whitehead is the thrilling conclusion to the author's acclaimed Harlem crime trilogy. The book has earned enthusiastic praise from critics previewing and reviewing major fiction releases. On an episode of The Book Review titled A Book Review Critics’ Roundtable, Dwight Garner brought up Colson Whitehead's book as one of his favorite fiction reads of the year, specifically calling it the last of his Harlem crime series and perhaps the most entertaining book he read during that period. Previously, on another episode of The Book Review titled Jill Lepore on What to Read This Fourth of July, Gilbert Cruz expressed his excitement to read Colson Whitehead's upcoming book on vacation, noting that it is called Cool Machine and serves as the third and final installment in the Harlem Trilogy. Both critics emphasized the entertainment value and narrative closure provided by the novel, noting its significance within the broader scope of Whitehead's celebrated career. The book stands out as a memorable achievement in contemporary crime fiction, drawing readers into the final chapters of a richly realized urban landscape through Whitehead's signature storytelling style.
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Dwight Garner One was Coulson Whitehead's Cool Machine, the last of his Harlem crime series. Maybe the most entertaining… 1
“One was Coulson Whitehead's Cool Machine, the last of his Harlem crime series. Maybe the most entertaining book I read this year.”
Gilbert Cruz This summer, I'm excited for Colson Whitehead's Yeah. It is called Cool Machine. It is the third and final… 1
“This summer, I'm excited for Colson Whitehead's Yeah. It is called Cool Machine. It is the third and final book in his Harlem Trilogy.”