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Cotton Comes to Harlem by Chester Himes

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challenging dark funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Twas’ a lot and maybe not a good a lot. Interesting representation of black women in particular, not in a great way for the most part. Also I personally didn’t understand something’s cuz of the slang difference but I can’t hold that against himes, just a product of time. What I can hold against him is all the side quests that I didn’t necessarily care about, but maybe that’s the point. The two cops are also contradicting themselves half the time but whatever LMAO also probably intentional? Ending was funny tho. I like it. Overall though, even tho you might be able to justify much of Himes choices, was just not my cup of tea. 

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