James (Percival Everett)

Why it’s on the list: “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” retold from the point of view of Jim, who in Everett’s hands is a literate man performing illiteracy for his own safety.

Where I saw it: A reply to @moseskagan’s question on X, April 13, 2025 — “What historical fiction should I read next?” — recovered from that thread and saved to Kyle’s Apple Note “Books To Read”. Thread: https://x.com/moseskagan/status/1911280597928231261

Kyle’s line is “James — Everett”. Titled with the author to keep the bare name free.

Connections

• What historical fiction should I… (tweet) — the saved thread this recommendation came from.
• Historical Fiction