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I’ve just started reading;
The Trees, Percival Everett. A clever mix of historical events and fictional plots around the lynching of Emmett Till.
I’m only 50 odd pages in and already there are 2 or 3 murders, or maybe 4, could be 2, no I’m pretty sure it’s 3, but it is darkly funny, I hope it’s meant to be funny, because I’ve laughed out loud a few times.
I wouldn’t say I was an avid reader. in fact it’s fair to say I struggle a bit (dyslexic) and I’ll be honest I almost gave up on this on the first page when the word nescience was used. But I’m glad I’m persevering*, as its short chapters are a great way to read just one more. Each chapter is a stand alone scene and they really drive you on.
It’s not one to read if you find the use of derogatory language upsetting, although it really is needed here.
More as and when.
*cheers @withered_preacher autocomplete a blessing and also a curse.