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A review by lmconway_ak
James by Percival Everett
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
While this was a good read, I suggest you not read Adventures of Huckleberry Finn first, or even as a comparison. There are significant plot differences and even character behavior differences that aren't exactly necessary to this story. I did feel the code switching and intelligence shown by James an excellent addition to the character and overall, character development was sound and well done.
Graphic: Confinement, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Slavery, Murder, and Classism
Moderate: Alcoholism, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail