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katrinarose 's review for:
James
by Percival Everett
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
As a cathartic and satirical revenge story, this hit the mark, but as a well-written, complex story it did not. I felt that James was not nearly developed enough for a book that is meant to tell his story. The simple writing style and plot kept the book moving very quickly at the expense of depth and connection. Overall, it’s not a bad book and I think it’s a worthwhile story to retell. I just wish it had been more character-driven because I think that would have made it a more engaging and impactful story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Pedophilia, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: War