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Deacon King Kong (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel,Used
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Winner of the AnisfieldWolf Book Award for FictionWinner of the Gotham Book PrizeOne of Barack Obama's "Favorite Books of the Year"Oprah's Book Club PickNew York Times Readers Pick: 100 Best Books of the 21st CenturyNamed one of the Top Ten Books of the Year by the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly and TIME MagazineA Washington Post Notable NovelFrom the author of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, the National Book Awardwinning The Good Lord Bird, and the bestselling modern classic The Color of Water, comes one of the most celebrated novels of the year.In September 1969, a fumbling, cranky old church deacon known as Sportcoat shuffles into the courtyard of the Cause Houses housing project in south Brooklyn, pulls a .38 from his pocket, and, in front of everybody, shoots the projects drug dealer at pointblank range.The reasons for this desperate burst of violence and the consequences that spring from it lie at the heart of Deacon King Kong, James McBrides funny, moving novel and his first since his National Book Awardwinning The Good Lord Bird. In Deacon King Kong, McBride brings to vivid life the people affected by the shooting: the victim, the AfricanAmerican and Latinx residents who witnessed it, the white neighbors, the local cops assigned to investigate, the members of the Five Ends Baptist Church where Sportcoat was deacon, the neighborhoods Italian mobsters, and Sportcoat himself.As the story deepens, it becomes clear that the lives of the characterscaught in the tumultuous swirl of 1960s New Yorkoverlap in unexpected ways. When the truth does emerge, McBride shows us that not all secrets are meant to be hidden, that the best way to grow is to face change without fear, and that the seeds of love lie in hope and compassion.Bringing to these pages both his masterly storytelling skills and his abiding faith in humanity, James McBride has written a novel every bit as involving as The Good Lord Bird and as emotionally honest as The Color of Water. Told with insight and wit, Deacon King Kong demonstrates that love and faith live in all of us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Deacon King Kong'? A: 'Deacon King Kong' explores themes of love, faith, and the complexity of human relationships within the context of a 1960s Brooklyn housing project.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Deacon King Kong'? A: The author of 'Deacon King Kong' is James McBride, known for his previous works such as 'The Good Lord Bird' and 'The Color of Water'.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: 'Deacon King Kong' was published on March 3, 2020.
- Q: Is 'Deacon King Kong' part of Oprah's Book Club? A: Yes, 'Deacon King Kong' is an Oprah's Book Club pick, recognized for its impactful storytelling.
- Q: What is the book's genre? A: 'Deacon King Kong' falls under the Historical fiction genre, providing a vivid depiction of life in 1960s New York.
- Q: How many pages does 'Deacon King Kong' have? A: 'Deacon King Kong' has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What format is 'Deacon King Kong' available in? A: 'Deacon King Kong' is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: What awards has 'Deacon King Kong' received? A: 'Deacon King Kong' has won the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Fiction and the Gotham Book Prize, and it was named one of Barack Obama's 'Favorite Books of the Year'.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of James McBride in this novel? A: Readers can expect a writing style that combines masterful storytelling with humor and emotional honesty, characteristic of James McBride's previous works.
- Q: Is 'Deacon King Kong' suitable for readers interested in social issues? A: Yes, 'Deacon King Kong' is suitable for readers interested in social issues, as it addresses themes of race, community, and the impact of violence.