The Good Lord Bird: A Novel by James McBride
The novel is a fictional account of the life of notorious abolitionist John Brown, told from the perspective of a young, freed slave named Henry Shackleford. Disguised as a girl for his own safety, Henry becomes a member of Brown's motley family of abolitionist soldiers, and finds himself in the historic 1859 raid on the U.S. Armory at Harpers Ferry. The book blends historical facts with imaginative storytelling, providing a humorous yet poignant exploration of race, religion, and identity in America.
The 7119th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 432
- Words
- 145,000
- Original Language
- English
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- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)
- Best Books of the Decade(2010-2020) (Chicago Tribune)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
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