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Ishmael Reed
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Number of Pages
176
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a bold work of literary fiction and historical satire that reimagines slavery in America with surreal humor and fearless social critique. Its central aim is to explore freedom, dignity, and the costs of oppression through a wild, genre-bending lens. The intended reader is adult, especially those who relish sharp wit, political reflection, and inventive storytelling. The tone is provocative, audacious, and unpredictably funny, with moments of lyric tenderness amid hard truths.
The storytelling is story-led and cinematic, following a road-bound pursuit across a nation in upheaval. Three escaped enslaved people navigate peril, resilience, and cunning as they move through a landscape that blends historical gravity with surreal modern touches—glamour, consumer culture, and outrageous juxtapositions—creating a narrative mosaic that feels both intimate and sprawling. The author’s prose is muscular and luminous, balancing righteous anger with playful wit to illuminate power and resistance.
Readers experience a distinctive reading journey: shifting viewpoints, brisk episodic chapters, and scenes that mix tragedy with carnival-like bravado. Although rooted in a brutal past, the work invites reflection on present-day race and justice, using humor as a lens to reveal enduring truths. The narrative cadence invites careful attention, while its audacious voice keeps the pages turning and the ideas unsettled.
After finishing, readers gain a reimagined perspective on American history, a deeper empathy for those who struggled for freedom, and a sharpened sense of how satire can reveal injustice. The work leaves a lasting impression—thought-provoking, wildly entertaining, and conversation-worthy, encouraging ongoing reflection on race, memory, and the power of fearless storytelling.
Product Details
Author
Ishmael Reed
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
176
Language
English
SKU
9780241315194
ISBN
9780241315194
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x1x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 570
₹ 29 Off