The Conjure-Man Dies: A Harlem Mystery by Rudolph Fisher

The Conjure-Man Dies: A Harlem Mystery

Rudolph Fisher

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fiction classics mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

The first known mystery written by an African-American, set in 1930s Harlem
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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
funny 53%
adventurous 33%
tense 26%
challenging 20%
dark 13%
emotional 6%
reflective 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 43%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.91

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