The Big Gold Dream by Chester Himes

The Big Gold Dream

Harlem Cycle #4

Chester Himes

156 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious sad fast-paced
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Description

Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones, two Black police detectives, investigate when a woman worshiper mysteriously dies at a revival meeting led by Sweet Prophet, a charismatic con man.

Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 66%
adventurous 33%
funny 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.65

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