Beatty, Paul

Tuff

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ISBN 13:
9781786072238
author:
Beatty, Paul
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Oneworld Publications
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 6 working days
£9.30

Description

Tuff by Paul Beatty is a vibrant and incisive novel that finds poetry in the streets of Spanish Harlem. With his characteristic streetwise eloquence, Beatty tackles themes of identity, community, and social satire with unflinching honesty. At its core, Tuff is a story about a complex and multifaceted individual - a 24-stone 'player-king' who navigates the challenges of life with a unique blend of humor and vulnerability. As he embarks on a journey to run for City Council, Beatty's writing seamlessly weaves together hip-hop chatter, mainstream social commentary, and personal narrative, creating a truly unforgettable reading experience. Beatty's writing is both brilliant and biting, offering a searing critique of modern society while also celebrating the resilience and creativity of its most marginalized communities.

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