The Sellout by Paul Beatty
This satirical novel follows the story of an African-American man living in a small, agrarian town on the outskirts of Los Angeles. After his father's death, he attempts to reinstate slavery and segregation in his town as a means of creating a sense of identity for himself and his community. The novel explores themes of racial identity and equality in America, challenging societal norms and expectations through its provocative narrative.
The 1432nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 288-304
- Words
- 87,200
- Original Language
- English
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- 4th on A Premature Attempt at the 21st Century Canon (Vulture)
- 10th on The 20 Best Novels of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)
- 1124th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)
- 22 of the Funniest Novels Since ‘Catch-22’ (New York Times)
- Best Books of the Decade(2010-2020) (Chicago Tribune)
- 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)
- Man Booker Prize (Man Booker Prize)
- The Best Fiction Books of the 2010s (Time)