The Intuitionist Colson Whitehead Literary Fiction Book

The Intuitionist: Colson Whitehead — a brand new paperback edition perfect for readers who love inventive literary fiction with social insight. This compelling novel follows Lila Mae Watson, the first Black female elevator inspector in a major city's Department of Elevator Inspectors, as she navigates mystery, rivalry, and a system on the brink of collapse. Ideal for book lovers, parents buying for curious teens, teachers building a contemporary literature list, or anyone seeking a thought-provoking paperback edition from a bestselling author.

Set in a brilliantly imagined urban world, The Intuitionist pairs noir atmosphere with speculative ideas. Lila Mae belongs to the Intuitionists, inspectors who can "enter" an elevator and intuit its defects; they clash with the rule-bound Empiricists who insist on measuring wear and striation. When an elevator in a gleaming new building plunges on Lila Mae’s watch, politics, prejudice, and professional rivalry converge in a tense election year for the Elevator Guild. Lila Mae’s impeccable record is the only thing standing between her and a setup designed to discredit every Intuitionist.

Product details
Title in this Set: The Intuitionist: Colson Whitehead (Literary Fiction) by Colson Whitehead
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780708898475

Why readers and educators love this paperback edition

• Rich, original premise that blends mystery, satire, and social commentary — great for classroom discussions or book clubs.
• Accessible paperback format makes it an affordable, portable addition to any home library or school reading list.
• From a bestselling, award-winning author: Colson Whitehead’s novels — including The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys — have won Pulitzer Prizes and other major awards, lending this title immediate literary credibility.
• Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven stories with thematic depth and speculative twists.

Colson Whitehead is a critically acclaimed author whose honors include the Pulitzer Prize for both The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys, the National Book Award, the MacArthur Fellowship, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. Trusted by readers and educators alike, Whitehead’s storytelling combines sharp social observation with imaginative plotting — a quality that makes The Intuitionist both entertaining and academically interesting.

Suggested uses: Perfect for bedtime reading that sparks conversation, engaging high school or college curriculum selections, and thoughtful gift giving for literary fiction fans. The paperback edition is also convenient for library circulation and community reading programs.

Distinctive, cunning, and quietly profound, The Intuitionist stands apart from mainstream mysteries with its mix of style and substance. Whether you’re buying a single paperback edition for personal reading, assembling a book collection, or searching for a memorable gift set for a literary friend, this novel offers a layered reading experience and a timeless conversation starter — an essential addition to any contemporary fiction shelf.