A review by badbrad002
James by Percival Everett

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

A super-creative retelling of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," told from the perspective of Jim the slave. This perspective makes the plight and juxtaposition of race even more prominent, and much like the original can be uncomfortable to read & acknowledge --but it is historical truth and therefore, important. There's a few seemingly-vital plot points that quickly come & go without much attention, so though it is not a perfect book it is pretty damn close!