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Deacon King Kong
James McBride · 2020 · 576 pages
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About the book
In an African-American neighborhood in Brooklyn, an elderly deacon named Sportcoat shoots the local drug dealer, triggering a series of events involving crime, faith, corruption, and redemption. The novel is a celebration of community resilience and human dignity.
James McBride weaves an engaging narrative full of humor, tenderness, and deep reflection on race, religion, and belonging in contemporary America.
Book details
| Author | James McBride |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2020 |
| Pages | 576 |
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