Ever wonder what Huckleberry Finn's adventure felt like from the other side of the raft? Percival Everett's James flips the script, letting you hear the story straight from Jim—the intelligent, compassionate enslaved man who's always been in the shadows. This unbridged Audible audiobook brings his voice alive with every tense moment, blending harrowing escapes with that signature Everett wit.
Jim's world shatters when he learns he's about to be sold to New Orleans, torn from his wife and daughter for good. No more waiting—he bolts into the night, plotting his next move. Meanwhile, Huck fakes his death to dodge his brutal father. Their paths collide, launching that iconic raft trip down the Mississippi, chasing whispers of free states. But this isn't the tale you memorized in school; it's Jim calling the shots, outsmarting dangers with cunning and heart.
Everett packs the pages with electrifying humor amid the brutality—think lacerating observations on society that hit like a splash from the river. Jim's inner world reveals a man of profound agency, not just a sidekick. The audiobook narration captures the rhythm of the river, the creak of the raft, the fear in hushed voices planning under stars. It's raw, real, and redefines Twain's masterpiece while standing tall on its own.
Pop in your earbuds during a drive, and suddenly that highway feels like the mighty Mississippi. Or settle in at home, letting Jim's story unfold like a fireside chat. Book club picks don't get more provocative—this one's shortlisted for the Booker, won the Kirkus Prize, and topped best-of lists from The New York Times to TIME. Whether you're a Twain fan craving depth or just love stories that stick, James delivers a journey that lingers long after the last chapter.
Grab the audiobook and let Jim guide you. You won't see the river the same way again.
