The Sellout

Interesting Facts

• The book won the Man Booker Prize in 2016, becoming the first book by an American author to receive this award.
• The novel is a satire on racial relations in the USA and uses dark humor to discuss complex social issues.
• The main character decides to reinstate slavery and segregation in his hometown, causing a storm of public outrage.
• The book begins with a Supreme Court trial, immediately setting the tone for an absurd and provocative story.
• The author uses numerous cultural and historical references to emphasize the absurdity and paradox of racial stereotypes.