A review by sophtank
The Sellout by Paul Beatty

funny inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am halfway through the year and feel confident that this will be my best book of the year. Beatty is funny as hell, although he is very raunchy. This was my train read for the past few weeks and at points I definitely felt self conscious about what I was reading around others. The main character was very enlightening and the entire book is a reflection of the black experience, especially around the entertainment industry. As a young white woman it helped me look into the media I consume and how it portrays black people. I appreciated the author's note in the back about the graduate manuscript that helped him develop the book, and hope to read that soon as well. I don't want to spoil anything, but seriously. I love this book.
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