Stratford: Book Club: “James” by Percival Everett

Join library staff and other book lovers this September for a discussion of “James” by Percival Everett.

A brilliant reimagining of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”—both harrowing and satirical—told from the enslaved Jim’s point of view. When Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he runs away until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck has faked his own death to escape his violent father. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and unreliable promise of the Free States and beyond. Brimming with nuanced humor and lacerating observations that have made Everett a literary icon, this brilliant and tender novel radically illuminates Jim’s agency, intelligence, and compassion as never before.

No registration is required, and all are welcome! Stop by MCPL-Stratford to pick up a copy of the book. For more information, please contact us at 715-687-4420.