The Sellout
Book • 2015
The Sellout is a biting satire that explores racial issues in America through the story of a young black man living in the fictional town of Dickens.
The novel critiques societal norms and challenges the idea of a post-racial America, using humor and parody to address serious topics like segregation and police brutality.
It follows the narrator's journey as he navigates his identity and purpose, leading to a Supreme Court trial.
The novel critiques societal norms and challenges the idea of a post-racial America, using humor and parody to address serious topics like segregation and police brutality.
It follows the narrator's journey as he navigates his identity and purpose, leading to a Supreme Court trial.
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