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303 pages • first pub 2015 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786070166
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Edition Pub Date: 24 March 2016
The Sellout is ideal for readers who appreciate darkly humorous, thought-provoking satires that confront societal issues with sharp wit and unflinching honesty.
Description
A biting satire about a young man's isolated upbringing and the race trial that sends him to the Supreme Court, Paul Beatty's The Sellout showcases a comic genius at the top of his game. Raised by a single father, a controversial sociologist, he s...
Community Reviews
Moods
funny: 85%
challenging: 60%
dark: 53%
reflective: 47%
informative: 13%
emotional: 8%
lighthearted: 7%
adventurous: 6%
sad: 5%
tense: 5%
inspiring: 3%
hopeful: 2%
mysterious: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, SlaveryModerate
Ableism, Domestic abuse, Gun violenceMinor
Animal cruelty303 pages • first pub 2015 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786070166
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Edition Pub Date: 24 March 2016
The Sellout is ideal for readers who appreciate darkly humorous, thought-provoking satires that confront societal issues with sharp wit and unflinching honesty.
Description
A biting satire about a young man's isolated upbringing and the race trial that sends him to the Supreme Court, Paul Beatty's The Sellout showcases a comic genius at the top of his game. Raised by a single father, a controversial sociologist, he s...
Community Reviews
Moods
funny: 85%
challenging: 60%
dark: 53%
reflective: 47%
informative: 13%
emotional: 8%
lighthearted: 7%
adventurous: 6%
sad: 5%
tense: 5%
inspiring: 3%
hopeful: 2%
mysterious: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, SlaveryModerate
Ableism, Domestic abuse, Gun violenceMinor
Animal cruelty