Monday, November 7, 2016

The Sellout by Paul Beatty

I'll accept the fact that the reason for choosing this novel was because of it's winning the Man Booker.

It was a quick read, but it left a lasting impression for sure.

This is a story of an African-American kid grown up in a ghetto near LA.

I had heard about the racial crime, and people's attitude towards the people of colour but this was a real eye opener. Acceptance is a problem but the bigger problem is that we don't want to let the people be. People who can do great in their lives, end up fighting the biases against themselves.

This is definitely a great read, not because it won Booker but it helps us understand that there are people who are not treated equally, and the reason can be anything from colour, religious beliefs, societal status etc.