Historical · Adventure
James
A retelling of Huckleberry Finn from the point of view of Jim, the enslaved man who runs away down the river. Jim is far smarter and more guarded than the original lets him be, and the story turns darker and sharper.
- First published
- 2024
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a fresh, sharp-edged take on a classic that gives its overlooked character a voice.
Skip this if you want a gentle read, since it deals directly with slavery and its violence.
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