The Sellout (2015) by Paul Beatty
The Sellout is a satirical novel that explores race relations in contemporary America through the lens of a small, fictional town in California.
Rating: 3.8
Genres Fiction, Satire, Literary
Original language: en
Stars
Me
Fathers and Sons
The Supreme Court
The Town of Dickens
Creators
Paul Beatty (author)
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