“Don’t tell me Kinshasa, the poorest city in the poorest country in the world, a place where the average per capita income is one goat bell, two bootleg Michael Jackson cassette tapes, and three sips of potable water per year, thinks we’re too poor to associate with.”
The book is a satirical and thought-provoking narrative set in a fictional town in the United States, where the protagonist grapples with complex issues of racial identity and societal norms. more
Paul Beatty, born in 1962 in Los Angeles, California, is an accomplished American author known for his unique humor and satirical style. His works often delve into issues of race, class, and social inequality, carrying profound social significance and literary value. more
“Sadly, it seems that hyperbole is having another moment in popular discourse.”
“Hyperbole often reflects a culture's excesses and savagery or appetite.”