The Sellout by Paul Beatty (2015)

The Sellout is a satirical novel that follows the story of a young man from Los Angeles as he attempts to reinstate slavery and segregation in an effort to bring back the lost identity of his hometown.

The protagonist, Bonbon, challenges the notion of civil rights and racial equality in a humorous and often shocking manner.

As Bonbon navigates the legal system, he meets a cast of characters along the way including a pot-smoking judge and a mysterious psychologist.

The novel explores the complexities of race and identity in the United States and questions the validity of the civil rights movement.

Bonbon's story is also a commentary on the criminalization of African Americans in the American judicial system.

The novel is set in a fictionalized version of South Central Los Angeles and draws on Beatty's own experiences growing up in the area.

The Sellout is an exploration of the absurdity of American culture and the consequences of racism and segregation.

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