If He Hollers Let Him Go - by Chester Himes (Paperback)

If He Hollers Let Him Go is a powerful story of racism that's as pertinent today as when it was first published in 1947.

The novel takes place in the space of four days in the life of Bob Jones, a black man who is constantly plagued by the effects of racism.

Living in a society that is drenched in race consciousness has no doubt taken a toll on the way Jones behaves, thinks, and feels, especially when, at the end of his story, he is accused of a brutal crime he did not commit.

This book is an austere and concentrated study of black experience, set in southern California in the early forties.

It's a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the struggles of racism and its impact on individuals and society as a whole.