

Hell of a Book
Book • 2021
Jason Mott's 'Hell of a Book' intertwines the story of a successful Black author on a book tour with that of Soot, a young Black boy from a rural town, and The Kid, a possibly imaginary child.
The novel delves into the complexities of being Black in America, weaving together elements of tragedy, comedy, and magical realism.
The novel delves into the complexities of being Black in America, weaving together elements of tragedy, comedy, and magical realism.
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as the book for which Jason Mott won the National Book Award in 2021.

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