The Heat's on by Chester Himes

The Heat's on

Harlem Cycle #6

Chester Himes

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

From the start, nothing goes fright for Coffin Ed and Grave Digger Jones. They are disciplined for use of excessive force. Grave Digger is shot and his death announced in a hoax radio bulletin. Bodies pile up faster than Coffin Ed and Grave Digger...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
funny 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.73

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