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James by Percival Everet
James is a 2024 novel that reimagines Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of the enslaved Jim. The novel explores Jim's agency, intelligence, and compassion, offering a powerful commentary on race, freedom, and the enduring impact of slavery. It is a harrowing, yet ferociously funny, retelling that stands on its own but is enhanced by familiarity with the original story.
Lords of Discipline by Pat Conroy
In this powerful, mesmerizing, and acclaimed bestseller, Pat Conroy sweeps us into the turbulent world of four young men—friends, cadets, and blood brothers—and their days of hazing, heartbreak, pride, betrayal, and, ultimately, humanity. We go deep into the heart of the novel’s hero, Will McLean, a rebellious outsider with his own personal code of honor who is battling into manhood the hard way. Immersed in a poignant love affair with a haunting beauty, Will must boldly confront the terrifying injustice of a corrupt institution as he struggles to expose a mysterious group known as “The Ten.”
