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A review by kathepaxton
James by Percival Everett
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
As an English major whose undergraduate thesis was concentrated in American Literature, I am blown away. As an American, I am in awe. Of course this won the Pulitzer. Of course it did.
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Murder, Colonisation