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James McBride
James McBride (born September 11, 1957) is an American writer and musician. He is the recipient of the 2013 National Book Award for fiction for his novel The Good Lord Bird.
Deacon King Kong
Synopsis
In 1969, in the housing projects of South Brooklyn, a church deacon known as Sportcoat shoots a drug dealer in front of the whole community. What follows is a hilarious and poignant investigation into the lives of the residents, revealing their interconnected stories and the secrets they keep. The novel paints a vibrant portrait of a community grappling with faith, crime, and the everyday struggles of life.
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