Deacon King Kong (James McBride)
James McBride’s Deacon King Kong is a vibrant and layered novel that masterfully intertwines humor, tragedy, and social commentary. Set in 1969 Brooklyn, the novel begins with a startling act of violence: Sportcoat, an aging church deacon, shoots a young drug dealer, Deems Clemens, in broad daylight. What follows is a compelling exploration of a … Read more