A Rage in Harlem by Chester Himes

A Rage in Harlem

Harlem Cycle #1

Chester Himes

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

160 pages | first published 1957

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A Rage in Harlem is a ripping introduction to Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones, patrolling New York City's roughest streets in Chester Himes's groundbreaking Harlem Detectives series. For love of fine, wily Imabelle, hapless Jackson surren...
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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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