The Sellout
by Paul Beatty
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"The story of an African-American man who attempts to bring back slavery and resegregate his Los Angeles neighborhood, The Sellout is one of the funniest American satires in years. It’s a risky book unconcerned about offending readers. It’s also a comic masterpiece. But it’s much more than just that — it’s a smart and honest reflection on race and identity in America, written by an author who truly understands what it means to talk about history in this country."
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