The Sellout

Paul Beatty

2015

"The Sellout" by Paul Beatty follows Me, a Black man living in a small Los Angeles neighborhood, who is controversially put on trial for attempting to reinstate segregation and slavery as a satirical attempt to confront racial issues. The novel explores race, identity, and the complexities of American culture with sharp wit and dark humor, blending satire and social commentary in a bold, unconventional narrative.