James by Percival Everett: A Review
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- čas přidán 17. 03. 2024
- I was only able to touch on a few of the things in this great novel. I was afraid I would give too much away.
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Thank you for your review. I am looking forward to reading the book. Recently listened to Everett’s interview on NPR. I was particularly taken with his comment that he doesn’t take all the attention he receives seriously:”It’s just work. This is the American culture. How much impact can a literary novel have on the thinking of the people of the United States? We’re not a reading culture.”
This review has convinced me to add "James" to my reading list, especially with its timely exploration of racial dynamics. It's fascinating how Everett uses language to subvert expectations and expose the realities of the time period - definitely makes me want to revisit "Huckleberry Finn" with a fresh perspective.
My copy is on the way. I've been excited about this book for a year! Thank you for this review. I hope that more people will discover Percival Everett with James and American Fiction getting a lot of attention.
Ive been awaiting your review. Im glad Everett is receiving a revival as of late. Im most definitely going to read this. What a great, novel concept. Thanks, too, for participating in the live show, today 🎉
Insightful and thoughtprovoking as always :)
"champions of enforced ignorance" - I'll quote that. thanks for the final try reviewing this - worth it!
Awesome I’m about to go get this one
Excellent review, thanks. I just finished the novel and I am so glad Percival pulled no punches. The condemnation of the "peculiar institution" of American slavery, while tinged with his usual good humor, was searing and direct.
I am so looking forward to reading this! I'm listening to Huck Finn again in prep for James. TY4 the review.
Thank you for your spoiler free review. I get my pre-ordered copy today. Getting early copies of books almost makes me want to join booktube 🤔. That lasts a second because I know how much work you and your comrades put into making your reviews look easy. Thanks again. Take care.
I’m so glad that this guy is finally getting his due. I’ve been impressed by everything I’ve read by him.
I’m reading Huck Finn now for the first time in preparation for reading James.
I have been waiting for your review on this one knowing how much you admire P. E.’s work. I think I may enjoy this book in the audible form more than the hard copy. I am interested in hearing the different dialects and accents used.
Excellent review. I will definitely be reading this one.
Terrific review! You've really made me want to read the bopk!
I am so eager to read this one-and in fact had it all cued up a few weeks ago. Thanks for this excellent discussion, and for your thoughts in the comments about the issue of reading Huck before James. I think I am going to read James before I go back to HF (which I’ve read many times but not recently). I wonder if PE will help me rethink Twain’s book.
So looking forward to this one!
Having never read Mark Twain, I guess it would be a good idea to read that first...
Great review! It goes on the list but I might have to wait for the paperback.
I read both Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn in preparation for reading James.. glad I did. I found both Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn difficult- and for me, somewhat anger inducing (I know, the novels were written long ago and were a product of their time). I loved the much more realistic portrayal of slavery in James and of course Everett’s unique interpretation and ‘retelling’. Great review, thank you!