Welcome to Braggsville
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
400
Novel • Fiction
Georgia • Contemporary
2015
Adult
18+ years
Welcome to Braggsville by T. Geronimo Johnson follows D'aron, a sensitive and astute teenager from Braggsville, Georgia, who moves to UC Berkeley. There, he and three friends—Candice, Louis, and Charlie—decide to challenge racial and historical perceptions by staging an "intervention" at a Civil War reenactment in his hometown, leading to unforeseen and tragic consequences that test their ideals and understanding of social justice. The book contains themes addressing racial violence and prejudice.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Unnerving
Gritty
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T. Geronimo Johnson's Welcome to Braggsville has garnered a spectrum of critical reception. The novel is praised for its bold satire, tackling complex themes of race and identity through dark humor and incisive social commentary. However, some reviewers note that its ambitious narrative structure can feel disjointed, potentially alienating readers seeking a more straightforward plot.
A reader who would enjoy Welcome to Braggsville by T. Geronimo Johnson is likely to appreciate satirical and provocative social commentaries. Fans of books like The Sellout by Paul Beatty or Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will find its exploration of race, identity, and Southern culture compelling and thought-provoking.
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400
Novel • Fiction
Georgia • Contemporary
2015
Adult
18+ years
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