Reviews

James by Percival Everett

gar42's review against another edition

adventurous challenging tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I’ve never read the adventures of Huckleberry Finn, but I loved the story of James. A brilliant historical fiction novel that examines a classic, canonical story in a new light. 

This is an adventurous and action-packed novel that doesn’t gloss over the horrors of slavery-era America. 

The characters are full and complex, and their relationships are rich and heartwarming. A roller coaster of adventure and emotion. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Forced institutionalization, Sexual assault, and Racial slurs

jens3's review

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.75

k1berry's review

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

tkoonce13's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

tammybarrett's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

bexgil's review

adventurous challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.75

terese_utan_h's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

dwashke's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny reflective

4.75

amanda_ryan's review

adventurous emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

sher_bear's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

4.0

A wonderful and thoughtful retelling