James: A Novel by Percival Everett – A Retelling of Huck Finn

James by Percival Everett reimagines Mark Twain’s classic 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' from the perspective of Jim, an enslaved man seeking freedom. After learning he will be sold and separated from his family, James flees and embarks on a perilous journey down the Mississippi River with Huck Finn. The novel explores themes of slavery, identity, and resilience with vivid, nuanced storytelling. Everett portrays James as intelligent and determined, providing a powerful voice to the untold story of an enslaved man’s struggle for liberty and dignity.