James (Pulitzer Prize Winner) - Hardcover
James (Pulitzer Prize Winner) - Hardcover
James (Pulitzer Prize Winner) - Hardcover by Percival Everett is a bold, powerful reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, told from the perspective of Jim. The novel follows Jim after he learns that he may be sold and permanently separated from his wife and daughter. At the same time, Huck escapes his violent father, setting both characters on a dangerous journey down the Mississippi River.
Blending dark humor, suspense, and sharp observations about race, freedom, identity, and American history, James gives Jim greater agency, intelligence, and emotional depth. This acclaimed literary novel is an excellent choice for book clubs, classroom discussions, and readers searching for award-winning fiction from a Pittsburgh bookstore.
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Book Highlights:
- Written by Percival Everett
- Hardcover edition
- Winner of the Pulitzer Prize
- #1 New York Times bestseller
- Winner of the National Book Award
- Winner of the Kirkus Prize
- Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award
- Shortlisted for the Booker Prize
- Reimagines Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from Jim’s perspective
- Combines literary fiction, historical themes, humor, and suspense
- Explores freedom, family, identity, race, and survival
- Ideal for literary-fiction readers and book clubs
- Thoughtful gift with a journal and pen, books and pens, or other stationery and gifts
- Number of pages: 320
- Dimensions: 1.25 × 8.41 × 5.76 inches
- Publication date: March 19, 2024