The White Boy Shuffle
A Novel
The White Boy Shuffle is a 1996 angel fiction novel by Paul Beatty. The story is set in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif. and California, in the 20th century. Readers will find themes of African American men, basketball players, young men and surfers.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 13 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 13 editions.
It runs to roughly 240 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
Quick answers
Who wrote The White Boy Shuffle?
The White Boy Shuffle was written by Paul Beatty and first published in 1996.
What genre is The White Boy Shuffle?
It is usually shelved as Angel Fiction.
How long is The White Boy Shuffle?
The median edition has 240 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The White Boy Shuffle?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Tortilla Curtain, DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS (Easy Rawlins Mysteries) and Black Betty (Easy Rowlins Mysteries).
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