Title: James: A Novel Author: Percival Evertt
My Rating: 👍👍👍👍👍
My Review: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one my favorite books by one of my favorite authors, Mark Twain. When I recently found out that there's a version of Adventures Hucklebery Finn written from the point of view of Hucks' enslaved friend Jim, I had to read it.The book is full of surprises and kept me riveted to the very end. I loved this book and highly recommend it.
Description (Audible): A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view.
Description (ChatGPT): James: A Novel by Ian McGuire is a gripping, no-holds-barred dive into the murky waters of guilt, obsession, and self-destruction. The story of James, a man on the edge of madness, reads like a slow-motion train wreck—painfully fascinating, impossible to look away from. McGuire’s prose is as sharp as a surgeon’s scalpel, cutting deep into the psyche while leaving just enough flesh to make you squirm. It’s a novel that doesn’t let its protagonist off easy, and neither does it let the reader rest, dragging you through the dark recesses of a tortured soul with a relentless, almost gleeful force. If you like your literature a little raw and unapologetic, this is a perfect plunge into the depths of human complexity. Buckle up—it’s going to be a bumpy, but strangely captivating, ride.
