In this Bonus Short, Joe shares his thoughts on Percival Everett's James (2024). Joe discusses Everett's choices in diverging substantially from the plot line and time period of Huck Finn where Everett's title character first appears in literature. Joe further discusses the value of Twain's Huck Finn and what Everett's novel introduces to the conversation.

In this Bonus Short, Joe shares his thoughts on Percival Everett's James (2024). Joe discusses Everett's choices in diverging substantially from the plot line and time period of Huck Finn where Everett's title character first appears in literature. Joe further discusses the value of Twain's Huck Finn and what Everett's novel introduces to the conversation.

Bonus Short: On Percival Everett's James

In a book club spanning over a decade, Joe, Kevin, Wes, and Scott actually discuss the books- and now, it's a podcast! With a focus on serious fiction, the four explore context, interpretation, and criticism while enjoying a few drinks and lively banter. 

There will be spoilers- so, if you haven’t read the novel, and would prefer not to hear plot points, pause this now, go read the book, and then press play.

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In a book club spanning over a decade, Joe, Kevin, Wes, and Scott actually discuss the books- and now, it's a podcast! With a focus on serious fiction, the four explore context, interpretation, and criticism while enjoying a few drinks and lively banter. There will be spoilers- so, if you haven’t read the novel, and would prefer not to hear plot points, pause this now, go read the book, and then press play.

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