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pattricejones's review against another edition
I first read this and the rest of the Harlem cycle (along with Himes' other novels) back in the early 90s. (Just now realizing: That's 20 years ago! Trite sayings concerning the swiftness of time's passage cannot capture my astonishment.) This time through, I'm paying attention to the mechanics of Himes' particularly vivid hard-boiled prose.
trenton_ross's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
4.0
delton215's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
efbeckett's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
coffeeandink's review
2.0
Least enjoyable of Himes' Harlem Cycle to date. I couldn't track most of the plot, the main woman is an idiot, and bonus anti-Semitism to boot.
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