James (Percival Everett)

James is Percival Everett's reimagining of Mark Twain's classic, set along the Mississippi River in 1861. When Jim, an enslaved man facing sale and separation from his family, escapes to Jackson's Island, he encounters Huck Finn, who has faked his own death to flee his abusive father. Together, they embark on a perilous journey downriver, navigating danger and seeking freedom. This 320-page paperback explores themes of liberation, friendship, and survival with literary depth and contemporary resonance. Published by Pan Macmillan in February 2025.