Johnson, Mat

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Mat Johnson's insightful fiction and nonfiction is rich with social commentary, often focusing on the chilling realities of racism in America. His dramatic graphic novels and prose tend towards thrillers, crime, and noir, but sometimes veer off into satire and outrageous humor. His books have a strong sense of place, and embrace the harsh realities of settings like post-Katrina New Orleans and a lynching in the Deep South. Johnson's stories are fast-paced, with well-realized characters and appealing dialogue. Start with: Incognegro (Fiction); The Great Negro Plot (Nonfiction)
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  • American
  • Interracial
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Johnson, Mat
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Mat Johnson's insightful fiction and nonfiction is rich with social commentary, often focusing on the chilling realities of racism in America. His dramatic graphic novels and prose tend towards thrillers, crime, and noir, but sometimes veer off into satire and outrageous humor. His books have a strong sense of place, and embrace the harsh realities of settings like post-Katrina New Orleans and a lynching in the Deep South. Johnson's stories are fast-paced, with well-realized characters and appealing dialogue. Start with: Incognegro (Fiction); The Great Negro Plot (Nonfiction)
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  • American
  • Interracial
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