The Fake Ass Book Club Moni and Kat review "James" by Percival Everett
Jun 26, 2024
51:15
This week, our hosts review "James" by renowned author Percival Everett. The 2024 novel is a retelling Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" from the perspective of N-word Jim aka James, an enslaved man. When James learns he is to be sold and separated from his family, he flees to Jackson Island. Huck Finn, escaping his abusive father, joins him, and together they embark on a perilous journey down the Mississippi River. Join us as we discuss this major literary event and its impact on twenty-first-century American literature. Cheers!
*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Some of the language reflects terms commonly used during the time period in which the story occured,1884.
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*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Some of the language reflects terms commonly used during the time period in which the story occured,1884.
Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!
Special thanks to Boxx the Artist and DJ Mary Jane @BoxxTheArtist @DJMaryJaneDetroit for curating and hosting the IBE Arts Pavillion 2024! From music and poetry to author readings and podcasts, there's something for everyone, please pull up if you are in the Indianapolis area.
**Stranger than Fiction: 💜*Email us at thefabpodcast@gmail.com with your book suggestions and "Stranger Than Fiction" stories; we would love to share them on the show!! Please reach out and let us know how we are doing!! You can find us online by clicking here 👉🏾 https://linktr.ee/Fabpod Please subscribe to www.patreon.com/thefabpodcast.com to enjoy bonus content and weigh in on upcoming topics. Don't forget to follow, rate, review, and SHARE our podcast! Thank you!