'Truly extraordinary books are rare, and this is one of them' - Roddy Doyle
James is a profound and sharply witty humorous book by one of our greatest living writers, Percival Everett. This Sunday Times Bestseller won multiple prestigious awards, including the National Book Award for Fiction and the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. The book was also nominated for the Booker Prize and was on the shortlist for the Orwell Prize for Fiction.
Story
The story takes place along the Mississippi in 1861. Jim, an escaped slave, hears that he will soon be sold and separated from his family. He flees to Jackson's Island to come up with a plan. Huck Finn, who has faked his own death to escape his abusive father, joins him. Together, they embark on a dangerous and extraordinary journey along the river, full of hope and risks.
Recognition
- Chosen as 'Book of the Year' by, among others, The Observer, The Guardian, The Times, and The New York Times
- Praised for its humor, suspense, and depth
- Much praise from authors such as Ann Patchett, Bonnie Garmus, and Salman Rushdie
Details and usage
This Dutch-language book is suitable for an advanced language level (C1–C2) and can be excellently used in education, for self-study, or to enhance language skills in a professional context.
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