"The Good Lord Bird" is a novel written by James McBride and published in 2013. The novel is a historical fiction and tells the story of Henry Shackleford, a young enslaved boy who is freed by abolitionist John Brown and becomes a member of Brown's abolitionist group. The novel is set in the mid-19th century in the United States and it explores themes of race, identity, and freedom. The novel is written in a humorous and irreverent tone, which makes it a unique and engaging read.
The book was awarded the National Book Award for Fiction in 2013, and it has been widely praised for its originality, humor, and insight. It has been widely read and discussed in academic and industry circles and has been compared to classic works such as Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and George Orwell's "Animal Farm."
James McBride is an American author, musician, and screenwriter, known for his works on race, identity, and culture in America. He has published several novels, memoirs, and non-fiction books, and has won several awards for his writing. He is considered one of the most important voices in contemporary literature and his works continue to be widely read and studied today.