What's a good book to start chester himes with?

A strong starting point is Cotton comes to Harlem by Chester Himes. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.

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Best books to learn Chester Himes, in order

Chester Himes wrote two very different bodies of work, and reading them in the wrong order makes the crime novels look like slumming.

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How should I approach learning chester himes?: Chester Himes wrote two very different bodies of work, and reading them in the wrong order makes the crime novels look like slumming.
What's a good book to start chester himes with?: A strong starting point is Cotton comes to Harlem by Chester Himes. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.