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.

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