A review by trippalli
James by Percival Everett

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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

This book looks back through history and with the knowledge of racism and time it tells the story of Huck Finn from the perspective of the black man helping him.. a perceptive and emotional journey where the characters are both lovely and awful and the hardships real and terrible and the hopes and dreams within reach the grader can cheer for their goals on this difficult and harrowing journey toward freedom with his family.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Slavery

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Murder, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, War