Incognegro
Thursday, May 29, 2008
An excellent read from Mat Johnson and Warren Pleece. The story about a black journalist that passes for white, going undercover in the deep south mid-1900s under the penname Incognegro. The story has him investigating a murder that his brother has been accused of but didn't commit. Fast-paced read, in fact...
It was lacking some quieter moments - the whole thing just seemed to move and move and move. That's not necessarily a bad thing but it was such a powerful story that I would have loved a couple of moments of reflection; especially considering Warren Pleece's fantastic artwork. But beyond that little nitpick I'd have to say this was a great piece.
Buy Incognegro.
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Summer Reading
Read So Far:
Incognegro
The Men Who Stare at Goats
War Fix
The Yiddish Policeman's Union
Shortcomings
Cairo
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Up Next:
Lives of the Popes
The Left Bank Gang
It was lacking some quieter moments - the whole thing just seemed to move and move and move. That's not necessarily a bad thing but it was such a powerful story that I would have loved a couple of moments of reflection; especially considering Warren Pleece's fantastic artwork. But beyond that little nitpick I'd have to say this was a great piece.
Buy Incognegro.
_____________________________
Summer Reading
Read So Far:
Incognegro
The Men Who Stare at Goats
War Fix
The Yiddish Policeman's Union
Shortcomings
Cairo
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
Up Next:
Lives of the Popes
The Left Bank Gang
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