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February Book Club Discussion - The Conjure Man Dies by Rudolph Fisher

SarasaSarasa All Saints Host
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The February book pick is The Conjure Man Dies by Rudolph Fisher. Set in 1930s Harlem the book centres around Detective Dart and Doctor Archer as they try to discover who killed the conjure man N'Gana Frimbo. Fisher was a major figure in the Harlem Renaissance and would probably be better known if he hadn't died aged 37 leaving behind only two novels and a few short stories. I thoroughly enjoyed it when I read it last year and am looking forward to a re-read now I know 'who done it' to better appreciate the setting and characterisation.
As usual questions on or around the 20th February.

Comments

  • MiliMili Shipmate
    I bought an ebook copy and am looking forward to reading a mystery novel in a different setting and culture than I usually read.
  • CaissaCaissa Shipmate
    My hard copy is in my too read pile. I have 4-5 books on the go at the moment.
  • SarasaSarasa All Saints Host
    Just boosting this up in case anyone else wants to join us. If you are not sure about the book this podcast that doesn't give away much of the plot might pique your interest.
  • CaissaCaissa Shipmate
    Finished on the weekend. Looking forward to the discussion.
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