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304 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008216474
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Collins Crime Club
Publication date: 07 January 2021
Description
A unique crime classic: the very first detective novel written by an African-American, set in 1930s New York with only Black characters.When the body of N'Gana Frimbo, the African conjure-man, is discovered in his consultation room, Perry Dart, on...
Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews
Moods
adventurous 42%
funny 39%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
dark 17%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 45%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Racial slurs, Injury/Injury detail
304 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008216474
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Collins Crime Club
Publication date: 07 January 2021
Description
A unique crime classic: the very first detective novel written by an African-American, set in 1930s New York with only Black characters.When the body of N'Gana Frimbo, the African conjure-man, is discovered in his consultation room, Perry Dart, on...
Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews
Moods
adventurous 42%
funny 39%
challenging 25%
tense 25%
dark 17%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%
informative 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 54% | A mix: 45%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Death, Racial slurs, Injury/Injury detail