Native Son by Richard Wright
This novel tells the story of Bigger Thomas, a young African-American man living in Chicago's South Side during the 1930s. Bigger's life takes a tragic turn when he accidentally kills a young white woman. The incident leads to his arrest and trial, revealing the deep-seated racial prejudices and injustices prevalent in American society at the time. The narrative explores themes of poverty, systemic racism, fear, and the effects of oppression.
The 71st greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 2494
Since this book was first published in 1940, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 2494.0.
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