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Welcome to Braggsville

T. Geronimo Johnson
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Welcome to Braggsville

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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T. Geronimo Johnson

Welcome to Braggsville

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

3.3

3,979 ratings

42%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

23%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Welcome to Braggsville?

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.

3.3

3,979 ratings

42%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

23%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Georgia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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