James Book Review Video

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What if Jim from Huckleberry Finn told his side of the story? James by Percival Everett is powerful, emotional, and full of literary depth. I loved the themes of survival, literacy, and resistance. This retelling flipped the classic narrative in a way I didn’t know I needed. 📚 Would you read a reimagining like this? Let’s talk! Thanks to @Basecampbooks for picking this one for book club! #BookReview #JamesByPercivalEverett #HistoricalFiction #BookTok #jamesbypercivaleverett #blackauthors #historicalfiction #literaryfiction #booksthatmatter #retelling #bipocvoices #bookishthoughts #bookrecommendations #deepreads #bookstoread #readersoftiktok #readingrecs #smartreads #bookclubpick #CapCut

♬ Nothing Can Change This Love – Sam Cooke

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Video Summary

In this video review of James by Percival Everett, the viewer is invited to consider what it would mean for Jim from Huckleberry Finn to finally tell his own story. As the pages flip, the review praises the novel as bold, emotional, and full of literary weight, highlighting James’ love for reading, survival, and family. Though some parts move quickly, the story’s impact is undeniable.

Links to the Books Seen in the Video

• James by Percival Everett