by Ann Kaste
Quick Summary
The novel, "James," by Percival Everett, was consistently ranked one of the best books of 2024, and is based on the character of Jim in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Want to read Huck Finn? You can find it in Ebooks Minnesota.
National Book Award Winner "James" by Percival Everett has received wide acclaim for its retelling of Jim's story in his own voice, and has been ranked a best book of the year by the New York Times, among many others. However, the question that often comes up for those planning to read it is: "Do I need to read "Huckleberry Finn" before I read James?" While the answer is "No, you do not need to, the novel stands on its own," your reading experience will be enhanced by knowing the key elements and characters from Huck Finn.
Luckily, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn can be found in Ebooks Minnesota for reading, anytime!
While you're waiting for your turn with James from your local public library's shelves, your Libby queue, or from requesting it via MNLINK, you can read (or re-read) the Mark Twain classic in Ebooks Minnesota.
