Yellow Back Radio Broke-Down by Ishmael Reed
This novel is a satirical, postmodern romp through the American West, blending elements of African-American folklore, pop culture, and metafiction. The protagonist, a black cowboy named Loop Garoo Kid, is on a quest to overthrow the corrupt, white-owned power structures of Yellow Back Radio, a fictional town. The narrative is characterized by its anarchic humor, allegorical critique of American society, and its inventive, genre-bending style, mixing western, science fiction, and magical realism.
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- Published
- 1969
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 158-224
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 63rd on 100 Best Western(United States) Works of Fiction (San Francisco Chronicle)
- 86th on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)