ldiaz623 's review for:

James by Percival Everett

5.0

adventurous challenging dark inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I love how subversive this perspective is of James (formally Jim) and how it flips the tired stereotypes of enslaved people and black people in general on their heads. Everyone should read this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Violence, Murder