Percival L. Everett (duplicate): James (2024, Diversified Publishing)
English language
Published 2024 by Diversified Publishing.
Great book. Not a huge fan of re-imaginings and the middle of the book did feel like a bit of a drag to me. Hence the 4 stars.
Great book. Not a huge fan of re-imaginings and the middle of the book did feel like a bit of a drag to me. Hence the 4 stars.
It’s a great concept and handled so well. This book dances around what’s hidden beneath the surface of Huckleberry Finn - the humanity and dehumanization of black Americans.
It’s still an adventure story and it moves fast and is an easy read, but delivers a look under the surface of every possible interaction. Some of it felt very magical and there’s a scene in an engine room that feels like the best parts of Catch-22.
Very happy for all the recommendations that led me to this book.
This is such a fast fun read of great depth
This book should honestly be required reading for any school students that read Huck Finn. A bit dark at times due to the brutal nature of slavery, but this is one of my favorite books of the past few years.
Everett takes Huckleberry Finn, tells it from the point of view of Jim and makes it new. Fittingly, he combines a wild adventure story and sharp social commentary and does so to great effect. Best book I’ve read in a while.
Brilliant riff on Huckleberry Finn; in Twain’s style but recast to center Jim’s heroism
