If He Hollers Let Him Go by Chester Himes

If He Hollers Let Him Go

Chester Himes

224 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)

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A powerful story of racism that's as pertinent today as when the book was first publishedThis story of a man living every day in fear of his life for simply being black is as powerful today as it was when it was first published in 1947. The novel ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

challenging 77%
dark 77%
tense 72%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
emotional 16%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 38%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 33% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 64% | No: 35%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.85

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