The Intuitionist
Published in 1999, The Intuitionist is an alternate history novel by Colson Whitehead. It deals with elevators, african Americans, African American women and Inspection.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 26 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 15 editions across 3 languages.
At about 264 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours.
About The Intuitionist
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.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Intuitionist?
The Intuitionist was written by Colson Whitehead and first published in 1999.
What genre is The Intuitionist?
It is usually shelved as Alternate History.
How long is The Intuitionist?
The median edition has 264 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Intuitionist?
Readers who like it often enjoy Life After Life, Making History and Carter Beats the Devil.
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