The Atlantic·5 min read·medium
The Unapologetic Crime Fiction of Colson Whitehead
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David Hajdu
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This article reviews 'Cool Machine,' the final installment of Colson Whitehead's Harlem Trilogy. It explores the moral complexities of the protagonist, Ray Carney, as he navigates a life of crime in 1980s New York.
Why it matters
It highlights the conclusion of a significant work by a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author, reflecting on themes of morality and systemic change.
The Harlem Trilogy concludes with big questions about the moral universe.
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