James

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by Percival Everett

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Wow! I am surprised no one else has asked a question yet. Mr. Everett’s writing is always so thought provoking. That said, I would love to know more about “hell for a long-awaited lunch with Mark Twain,” in the authors acknowledgements. What did he mean by that?
Jim "Go to heaven for the climate, hell for the company" is a Mark Twain quote. Everett was playing off that. …more"Go to heaven for the climate, hell for the company" is a Mark Twain quote. Everett was playing off that. (less)
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Can anyone explain how Norman was a black man but no one else knew this except James? Was he an albino? Please help.
Nikki V Black people come in all shades, and some can "pass" as white.…moreBlack people come in all shades, and some can "pass" as white.(less)
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I have never read Huckleberry Finn - do you think I need to before reading James?
Bella (Kiki) Not necessarily. JAMES will still be enjoyable to you.
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Would you reread Huckleberry Finn before reading James? It has been many years since I read the original and I can't remember much about it.
Amy I am rereading Huckleberry Finn AFTER reading James. I'm in a book group that's reading both this month and chose to go with this order because I want…moreI am rereading Huckleberry Finn AFTER reading James. I'm in a book group that's reading both this month and chose to go with this order because I wanted to see how James was on its own merits.(less)
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