Deacon King Kong : Barack Obama Favourite Read & Oprah's Book Club Pick

(Author) James McBride
Format: Paperback
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Deacon King Kong is deeply felt, beautifully written and profoundly humane; McBride's ability to inhabit his characters' foibled, all-too-human interiority helps transform a fine book into a great one' The New York Times Book Review 'A hilarious, pitch-perfect comedy set in the Brooklyn projects of the late 1960s. This alone may qualify it as one of the year's best novels.' The Washington Post From the winner of a National Book Award and author of The Good Lord Bird, soon to be a TV series starring Ethan Hawke The year is 1969. In a housing project in south Brooklyn, a shambling old church deacon called Sportscoat shoots - for no apparent reason - the local drug-dealer who used to be part of the church's baseball team. The repercussions of that moment draw in the whole community, from Sportscoat's best friend - Hot Sausage - to the local Italian mobsters, the police (corrupt and otherwise), and the stalwart ladies of the Five Ends Baptist Church. DEACON KING KONG is a book about a community under threat, about the ways people pull together in an age when the old rules are being rewritten. It is very funny in places, and heartbreaking in others. From a prize-winning storyteller, this New York Times bestseller shows us that not all secrets are meant to be hidden, and that the communities we build are fragile but vital.

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Publisher:
Doubleday UK
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
384
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780857527585
Publish year:
2021
Publish date:
Feb. 25, 2021

James McBride

James McBride is a bestselling author and musician known for his unique blend of memoir and fiction that explores themes of race, identity, and family. His most notable work, "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother," is a memoir that delves into his complex family history and the challenges of growing up biracial in America.

McBride's writing style is characterized by his honest and heartfelt storytelling, often infused with humor and empathy. His works have made a significant impact on the literary world, earning him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the National Book Award for Nonfiction.

In addition to his writing, McBride is also an accomplished musician, having worked as a saxophonist and composer for artists such as Anita Baker and Grover Washington Jr. Overall, James McBride's contributions to literature have helped illuminate the complexities of race and identity, making him a powerful voice in contemporary American literature.

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