A review by memeraryfiction
James by Percival Everett

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

Absolutely monumental novel.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Racism, Slavery, Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Hate crime, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Rape, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Cultural appropriation, War