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- The author uses numerous cultural and historical references to emphasize the absurdity and paradox of racial stereotypes.
Date of publication: 1 August 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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