Deacon King Kong
Book • 2020
In 'Deacon King Kong', James McBride tells the story of Cuffy 'Sportcoat' Lambkin, a 71-year-old deacon who shoots Deems Clemens, a young drug dealer, in the courtyard of the Cause Houses housing project in south Brooklyn.
The novel delves into the lives of the characters affected by the shooting, including the African-American and Latinx residents, white neighbors, local cops, and members of the Five Ends Baptist Church.
As the story unfolds, it reveals the complex web of relationships and the profound impact of the shooting on the community, highlighting themes of love, faith, and the interconnectedness of lives in a tumultuous 1960s New York City.
The novel delves into the lives of the characters affected by the shooting, including the African-American and Latinx residents, white neighbors, local cops, and members of the Five Ends Baptist Church.
As the story unfolds, it reveals the complex web of relationships and the profound impact of the shooting on the community, highlighting themes of love, faith, and the interconnectedness of lives in a tumultuous 1960s New York City.
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Recommended by Mary Lauer after a recommendation from characters in Louise Erdrich's book.
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