Black Boy (American Hunger : a Record of Childhood and Youth)
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This edition of Black Boy (American Hunger : a Record of Childhood and Youth) by Richard Wright is a general-interest book whose subject is easy to identify. This edition is listed as 1996 • Harpercollins • 544 pages.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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- You want an uncomplicated introduction to the subject.
- You are looking for a simple place to start.
- If you enjoy subtle humor, historical context is woven into the narrative in ways that enrich both plot and character without overwhelming them.
- You are looking for a very different pace.
- You want a book you can finish in one very short sitting.
- If politics make you put a book down, the humor is subtle and may not provide relief from tense material.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780060812508
Worth buying if: You want an uncomplicated introduction to the subject.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780060812508
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