A review by kmcfall
James by Percival Everett

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

Wowza. Wowza. Wowza. I can’t remember the last time I read a book in one sitting, and it’s been a long time that I was so taken with a book that I could not put it down. This story—a retelling of Huck Finn from Jim’s perspective—about racism and claiming one’s own name (and story) is powerful, fully engaging, and incredibly fast-paced. Highly recommend! It came out March 19 and will be a book that will be talked about this year. Do check trigger warnings.
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