James by Percival Everett

301 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

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A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim’s point of view.When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, sep...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,516 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
emotional 67%
dark 58%
tense 57%
challenging 47%
sad 40%
reflective 38%
funny 28%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 20%
informative 13%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 42%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 25% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.65

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