James by Percival EverettWinner of the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the Booker Prize, James by Percival Everett is a daring, brilliant, and deeply moving reimagining of Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn — told entirely from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man at the heart of the original story.About the Story Jim — now called James — escapes slavery and embarks on a journey down the Mississippi River A powerful retelling that centers the Black experience in one of America's most iconic narratives James is revealed as a man of extraordinary intelligence, wit, and moral courage A story about freedom, identity, language, and what it means to be seen as fully human Darkly funny, deeply moving, and utterly unforgettable Why This Book Is Essential ReadingPercival Everett has written a masterpiece that stands on its own while transforming our understanding of a classic. James is both a thrilling adventure and a profound meditation on race, power, and humanity in America. A must-read for lovers of literary fiction, American history, and stories that challenge and illuminate.Author: Percival EverettFormat: PaperbackGenre: Literary Fiction / Historical Fiction / American Literature
