A review by turrean
James by Percival Everett

emotional reflective tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

Brilliant. 

A reviewer calls it “ferociously funny” which is an apt description. The unwritten rules that govern interactions between slavers and the enslaved are meticulously portrayed and savagely funny. The reader can recognize both the absurdity and the heartbreaking modern parallels. 

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