A Rage in Harlem by Chester Himes

A Rage in Harlem

Harlem Cycle #1

Chester Himes

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

224 pages | first published 1957

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Jackson's woman has found him a foolproof way to make money - a technique for turning ten dollar bills into hundreds. But when the scheme somehow fails, Jackson is left broke, wanted by the police and desperately racing to get back both his money ...
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Summary of 286 reviews

Moods

tense 70%
adventurous 66%
funny 58%
mysterious 50%
dark 41%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 4%
sad 4%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 20%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 29% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.78

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