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Literary Fiction· United States

The Sellout

by Paul Beatty
Aggregate Editorial Score37/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 2016304 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Paul Beatty's The Sellout (2016) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. A Black man in Los Angeles reinstates slavery and segregation in his hometown as a satirical provocation. Beatty's Man Booker Prize-winning novel—the first by an American to win—is a savage, hilarious, and uncomfortable satire on race in America. Themes of race, satire, slavery run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 2016.

Book Details

AuthorPaul Beatty
Published2016
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages304
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780374260507
Editorial Score37/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
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201611
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sellout about?

A Black man in Los Angeles reinstates slavery and segregation in his hometown as a satirical provocation. Beatty's Man Booker Prize-winning novel—the first by an American to win—is a savage, hilarious, and uncomfortable satire on race in America.

Who wrote The Sellout?

The Sellout was written by Paul Beatty, from United States. First published in 2016.

What awards has The Sellout won?

The Sellout has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 2016.

Is The Sellout worth reading?

The Sellout is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 11/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in race, satire, slavery.

Where can I buy The Sellout?

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What category is The Sellout?

The Sellout is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Sellout from?

The Sellout originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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