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Discover 'Deacon King Kong', a captivating New York Times bestseller by James McBride, exploring themes of community, race, and religion in a heartwarming narrative. Set in 1969 Brooklyn, this B-format paperback tells the tale of Sportcoat, an aging church deacon, who unexpectedly shoots a local drug dealer. This pivotal moment ignites a chain of events that involves the entire neighborhood, from Sportcoat's quirky best friend to the formidable Italian mobsters, deepening the intricate web of relationships within the community.
Celebrated by both Oprah and Barack Obama, 'Deacon King Kong' is not only a tale of personal redemption and the struggle for community coherence in a chaotic world, but also an exploration of resilience and empathy in times of crisis. Readers will find humor amid heartbreak, as McBride masterfully brings to life a diverse cast, showcasing the importance of connection and understanding. Praised by critics for its richly inventive storytelling, this novel is a poignant reminder of the complexities within the human experience.
Order your copy of 'Deacon King Kong' today!
**Delivery Information:**
- Condition: BRAND NEW
- ISBN: 9780857527585
- Format: B-format paperback
- Year: 2021
- Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
- Pages: 384
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857527585
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 384
Description:
A New York Times bestseller about community, race and religion from the National Book Award winner, James McBride
? NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK
? CHOSEN BY BARACK OBAMA AS A FAVOURITE READ
? TOP TEN BOOKS OF THE YEAR, NEW YORK TIMES & WASHINGTON POST
'Brilliantly imagined, larger than life, a tragicomedic epic.' JOYCE CAROL OATES
'Deeply felt, beautifully written and profoundly humane.' JUNOT DIAZ
'The sheer volume of invention in Deacon King Kong commands awe.' NEW YORKER
'Among the greatest American storytellers of our time.' BOOKPAGE
The year is 1969. In a housing project in south Brooklyn, a shambling old church deacon called Sportcoat shoots - for no apparent reason - the local drug-dealer who used to be part of the church's baseball team. The repercussions of that moment draw in the whole community, from Sportcoat's best friend - Hot Sausage - to the local Italian mobsters, the police (corrupt and otherwise), and the stalwart ladies of the Five Ends Baptist Church.
DEACON KING KONG is a book about a community under threat, about the ways people pull together in an age when the old rules are being rewritten. It is very funny in places, and heartbreaking in others. From a prize-winning storyteller, this New York Times bestseller shows us that not all secrets are meant to be hidden, and that the communities we build are fragile but vital.
______________________
From the winner of a National Book Award and author of the bestselling me
Celebrated by both Oprah and Barack Obama, 'Deacon King Kong' is not only a tale of personal redemption and the struggle for community coherence in a chaotic world, but also an exploration of resilience and empathy in times of crisis. Readers will find humor amid heartbreak, as McBride masterfully brings to life a diverse cast, showcasing the importance of connection and understanding. Praised by critics for its richly inventive storytelling, this novel is a poignant reminder of the complexities within the human experience.
Order your copy of 'Deacon King Kong' today!
**Delivery Information:**
- Condition: BRAND NEW
- ISBN: 9780857527585
- Format: B-format paperback
- Year: 2021
- Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
- Pages: 384
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857527585
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 384
Description:
A New York Times bestseller about community, race and religion from the National Book Award winner, James McBride
? NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK
? CHOSEN BY BARACK OBAMA AS A FAVOURITE READ
? TOP TEN BOOKS OF THE YEAR, NEW YORK TIMES & WASHINGTON POST
'Brilliantly imagined, larger than life, a tragicomedic epic.' JOYCE CAROL OATES
'Deeply felt, beautifully written and profoundly humane.' JUNOT DIAZ
'The sheer volume of invention in Deacon King Kong commands awe.' NEW YORKER
'Among the greatest American storytellers of our time.' BOOKPAGE
The year is 1969. In a housing project in south Brooklyn, a shambling old church deacon called Sportcoat shoots - for no apparent reason - the local drug-dealer who used to be part of the church's baseball team. The repercussions of that moment draw in the whole community, from Sportcoat's best friend - Hot Sausage - to the local Italian mobsters, the police (corrupt and otherwise), and the stalwart ladies of the Five Ends Baptist Church.
DEACON KING KONG is a book about a community under threat, about the ways people pull together in an age when the old rules are being rewritten. It is very funny in places, and heartbreaking in others. From a prize-winning storyteller, this New York Times bestseller shows us that not all secrets are meant to be hidden, and that the communities we build are fragile but vital.
______________________
From the winner of a National Book Award and author of the bestselling me