7 July, 2025
This is a novel about what it means to be voiceless in a society that defines you by your lack of voice—and what it means to take that voice back.
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Everett, known for his sharp, satirical take on race in America, uses retelling to dissect the racism both in Twain’s original and in society that embraced it.
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Everett’s prose is elegant, incisive, and surprising. He blends literary homage with biting commentary and philosophical insight. There are moments of wit, rage, tenderness.
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Though rooted in the 19th century, James resonates deeply with contemporary conversations around race, identity, freedom, and slavery.
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James doesn’t hold your hand. It assumes intelligence and asks for your attention. But for readers willing to engage, it offers a rich experience.
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One of the most striking elements of James is how Everett plays with language—particularly the way James uses "broken" English publicly while thinking and speaking eloquently.
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