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The intuitionist by Colson Whitehead · Booklabria

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The intuitionist

MysteryHumorous fiction

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First published: 1999
Editions: 14 in 3 languages

Synopsis

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.

Subjects: Mystery
Humorous fiction
African Americans
Humorous
Race relations
City and town life

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14 in 3 languages

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English12 German1 Italian1

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