In James, Percival Everett reclaims a classic piece of American literature. He does this by retelling The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim. The result is sharp, unsettling and often darkly funny.
Everett exposes the moral blind spots of the original text, using wit and satire to interrogate race, language and power. Jim emerges not as a supporting character but as a fully realised, intellectually agile protagonist.
The novel raises challenging questions about whose stories get told and how literary canons are formed. It is both a gripping narrative and a pointed critique of American myth-making.
This is a book which will provoke strong reactions. It will ignite an energetic debate, exactly what a CardiffRead summer discussion thrives on.
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