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The End of a Primitive

by Chester Himes · 1956

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Kriss wakes up alone divorced, disillusioned, in her plush Manhattan apartment. They have nothing in common. Just one amazing, passionate weekend in Chicago and a desire to meet again.

Setting
1950s1950sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 208 pages

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