(2024) James by Percival Everett
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James : The Notebook of Daniel Decatur Emmett by Percival Everett and published in 2024. It is a fiction novel.
The story follows the life of James, a slave who embarks on a journey to find his wife and daughter after they are sold to another owner. During his adventures he encounters Huck, a white boy, and together they experience a series of challenges and moral dilemmas while navigating the complexities of a society divided by race and slavery. Along the way, James is given a notebook by a fellow slave, which he uses to record his thoughts and experiences. His journey leads him to question the nature of freedom, identity, and the power of storytelling.