Description
In this provocative and darkly comedic novel, a young man raised in the segregated South Los Angeles neighborhood of Dickens finds himself at the center of a Supreme Court case. Following the death of his controversial sociologist father, he attempts to resurrect his community by reinstating segregation and slavery, a radical act that challenges the very foundations of American society. Through sharp wit and unflinching social commentary, the narrative explores themes of race, identity, and the absurdities of systemic injustice. The author masterfully blends satire with profound observations, creating a story that is both outrageously funny and deeply unsettling.
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hardcover
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published Jan 1, 2015
288 pages
ISBN: 9780374260507
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Details
First Published
2015
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Sellout by Paul Beatty.