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Gone Missing in Harlem

Karla F.C. Holloway
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Gone Missing in Harlem

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Karla F.C. Holloway

Gone Missing in Harlem

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

223

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Harlem, New York • 1920s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.4

158 ratings

80%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Karla F.C. Holloway's Gone Missing in Harlem is praised for its evocative portrayal of 1920s Harlem and its cultural depth. Critics commend the lyrical prose and rich historical context but note the pacing can be uneven. Characters are vividly drawn, though some aspects of the plot may leave readers wanting more clarity.

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Who Should Read Gone Missing in Harlem?

Readers who enjoy Gone Missing in Harlem by Karla F.C. Holloway are likely drawn to intricate historical fiction interwoven with themes of race and resilience. Comparable to The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, they appreciate explorations of identity and community in richly depicted Harlem during the 1920s.

4.4

158 ratings

80%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

223

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Harlem, New York • 1920s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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