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A review by thecriticalreader
James by Percival Everett
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
James by Percival Everett transforms and transcends its source material so brilliantly that in fifty years, Huck Finn will no longer be considered the Great American Novel; it will be known as the book that inspired the Great American Novel.
Graphic: Rape, Death, Racism, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Murder and Gun violence