Title: James
Author: Percival ElliottDid I listen or read?: oakmont library book
When did I finish?: 8/1/2026
When was the book published: 2024
Main Characters: James, Huck
What happens? A retelling of Huck Finn from the viewpoint of James the slave. James is about to be separated from his family (at the beginning of the civil war) and runs away with James. They have a series of harrowing adventures. With the surprise at the end...
How long was this? 304 pages
Did I like this? The main premise is that slaves speak the King's English except around white people. It felt like a stretch and kind of weird, but the story itself was compelling and exciting.
Overall grade: B
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