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James (Percival Everett)

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James (Percival Everett)
Full titleJames
AuthorPercival Everett
Published2024
Pages320
RecommendedOnce
BuyAmazon
Why it’s on the listPercival Everett retells Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of Jim, who in Everett’s hands is a literate man performing illiteracy for his own safety.

James (Percival Everett)

Where I heard about it

  • Replies to @moseskagan — named in the replies to his question “What historical fiction should I read next?” (as “James — Everett”), April 2025.

Connections

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