{"id":84034,"date":"2025-02-12T14:05:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T14:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/entertainment\/books\/audiobook-review-of-james-by-percival-everett-narrated-by-dominic-hoffman-wordy-witterings\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T14:05:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T14:05:59","slug":"audiobook-review-of-james-by-percival-everett-narrated-by-dominic-hoffman-wordy-witterings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=84034","title":{"rendered":"Audiobook review of \u2018James\u2019 by Percival Everett, narrated by Dominic Hoffman \u2013 Wordy Witterings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>There\u2019s always something fascinating about a book that reimagines a classic, particularly when it does so in a way that reclaims a silenced voice. Percival Everett\u2019s \u2018James\u2019 is not just a retelling of \u2018Huckleberry Finn\u2019 but rather a complete reframing, pulling focus from Huck and placing it where it should have been all along: with James (formerly Jim), the enslaved man whose story was never truly his own. It\u2019s a bold, intricate, and often darkly funny novel that takes Twain\u2019s original and turns it into something far more complex and self-aware.<\/p>\n<p>Everett\u2019s take is much more than just \u2018Huckleberry Finn\u2019 from a different perspective. By making James the narrator, the novel shifts not only in viewpoint but in tone, depth, and intent. The adventure novel transforms into something more introspective and unsettling, as James navigates a world that constantly seeks to define him. His secret literacy becomes a powerful act of rebellion, a tool as dangerous as any weapon. The novel doesn\u2019t just highlight James\u2019 intelligence\u2014it makes it the beating heart of the story, allowing him the space to think, question, and push back against a society that refuses to see his humanity.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the weighty themes, Everett laces the novel with irony and dark humour, often exposing the absurdity of racist logic. There\u2019s an uncomfortable brilliance in moments like James teaching enslaved children how to mimic the speech patterns expected by white people, leaning into the stereotype in a way that highlights its ridiculousness.<\/p>\n<p>Dominic Hoffman\u2019s performance is nothing short of masterful. It\u2019s one thing to narrate a book; it\u2019s another to \u2018inhabit\u2019 it, and Hoffman does exactly that. His pacing is impeccable, balancing the novel\u2019s emotional weight with its ironic wit. He gives distinct voices to each character, from the exaggerated dialects forced upon enslaved people to the surreal, almost ethereal conversations James has with Voltaire in both his philosophical contemplations and fever dreams. His ability to highlight the novel\u2019s linguistic depth, particularly in James\u2019 hidden knowledge and linguistic dexterity, is what makes this audiobook so compelling.<\/p>\n<p>One of the novel\u2019s central themes is the power of language, and Dominic Hoffman\u2019s audiobook narration amplifies this in a way that makes it impossible to ignore. His delivery of James\u2019 internal monologues, shifting cadences, and sharp awareness of tone elevate the already rich text.<\/p>\n<p>Everett has created something extraordinary with \u2018James\u2019, and in audiobook format, it takes on an entirely new dimension. Hoffman\u2019s narration doesn\u2019t just complement the text; it \u2018deepens\u2019 it, adding layers of emotion, satire, and urgency that might be missed on the page. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in literature that reclaims and re-examines history, particularly through the lens of race, power, and language.<\/p>\n<p>In my opinion, \u2018James\u2019 is an absolute standout, both in its written and audiobook format.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2148\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/img_0138-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_0138-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"340,522\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"img_0138-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_0138-1.jpg?w=195\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_0138-1.jpg?w=340\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"340\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_0138-1.jpg?w=340\" class=\"wp-image-2148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_0138-1.jpg 340w, https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_0138-1.jpg?w=98 98w, https:\/\/clairehennighan.wordpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/img_0138-1.jpg?w=195 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s always something fascinating about a book that reimagines a classic, particularly when it does so in a way that reclaims a silenced voice. 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