All Shot Up by Chester Himes

208 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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A golden Cadillac big enough to cross the ocean has been seen sailing along the streets of Harlem. A hit-and-run victim's been hit so hard she got embedded in the wall of a convent. A shootout with three heistmen dressed as cops has left an import...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
dark 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.61

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