bek1nd 's review for:

James by Percival Everett

4.5

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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Great story from the perspective of Jim/James. So much more going on in his head than was shown in Huckleberry Finn. Really enjoyed this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence

Moderate: Rape