Reviews

The Intuitionist by Colson Whitehead

jujuwhales's review

reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

lucygoss's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

annatrag's review against another edition

dark reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

pkiwi's review

3.0

The writing is exceptional but the plot is... Not exactly convoluted but I feel I have entirely missed the point. Not a book that was meant for me but nonetheless full of beautiful, evocative prose.

lunarliz's review

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

stephsec's review

Originally read this book during undergrad, but decided to dust it off again. Well worth the re-read! I love Colson Whitehead and could encourage anyone to step into the world(s) he creates.

girlbosslindsey's review against another edition

was reading for a book club. never actually met. book too slow for ne.

bigslimysquid's review against another edition

funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

theratchetfairy_'s review against another edition

I didn’t understand the racial allegory that was being made with over half the book done and less than 90 pages to go 😅

gpatto1's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Colson created a very interesting and creative world. Not much of a page turner, I never struggled to put this book down.