James McBride
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Description
Description
Deacon King Kong by James McBride is a funny, moving, and richly layered novel set in a Brooklyn housing project in 1969. The story begins when an elderly church deacon known as Sportcoat suddenly shoots a local drug dealer in front of the entire community.
From that shocking moment, McBride follows the people whose lives are changed by the shooting, including residents of the Cause Houses, members of the Five Ends Baptist Church, police officers, neighbours, local mobsters, and Sportcoat himself. As their stories intersect, long-held secrets, loyalties, and unexpected connections begin to surface.
Blending humour, social history, faith, crime, and compassion, the novel explores community, change, race, love, and the possibility of redemption. Winner of multiple literary honours and an Oprah’s Book Club selection, Deacon King Kong is a strong choice for readers who enjoy literary fiction with unforgettable characters.
Paperback, Very Good
Specifications
Specifications
| Publisher | Riverhead Books |
| Publication Date | February 02, 2021 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Dimensions | 12.73cm × 2.64cm × 20.22cm |
| Condition | Very Good |
| ISBN-13 | 9780735216730 |
