James, Percival Everett

 

James by Percival Everett was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and is a retelling of Huckleberry Finn from Jim's point of view.

Started: May 16, 2024
Completed: May 22, 2024
Recommendation: Highly Recommended
Recommended By: The Guardian

Review:

This is a great retelling of a classical story and it takes nothing away from the original.  Twain remains his iconic self and Everett just manages to share the stage.  This retelling adds some real nuance to the way that slaves behaved in Southern chattel slavery and the bone-chilling horror of slavery as a practice stands out in stark relief.  The story is both approachable and a lessen to be learned.  I thoroughly enjoyed it.