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A review by mph483
James by Percival Everett
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book is excellent and while I think I’m observant to injustices in the world and the horrors of slavery, it has led me to reexamine the way I think about the antebellum period and who I think about, most particularly creating a 3D view of the people of the period. I can’t recommend it enough.
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Violence