Fragments of Noir

Wednesday, 19 August 2020

The white folks had sure brought their white to work with them that morning.

Chester Himes

If He Hollers Let Him Go

1945

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Esther Bubley

fragments of noir: 'It was one of those hot dry Santa Annas that come down thru the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like that every booze party ends in a fight. Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands' necks. Anything can happen. You can even get a full glass of beer at a cocktail lounge. ............ Red Wind- Raymond Chandler

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