James McBride
Deacon King Kong Paperback Book
From the author of THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE...A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and OPRAHS BOOK CLUB PICKChosen by BARACK OBAMA as a favourite readTOP TEN books of the year, NEW YORK TIMES & WASHINGTON POSTNATIONAL BOOK AWARD winning authorBrilliantly imagined, larger than life, a tragicomedic epic. JOYCE CAROL OATESDeeply felt, beautifully written and profoundly humane. JUNOT DIAZAmong the greatest American storytellers of our time. BOOKPAGEA modern day Mark Twain NYT Book ReviewThe year is 1969. In a housing project in south Brooklyn, a shambling old church deacon called Sportcoat shoots for no apparent reason the local drugdealer who used to be part of the churchs baseball team. The repercussions of that moment draw in the whole community, from Sportcoats best friend Hot Sausage to the local Italian mobsters, the police (corrupt and otherwise), and the stalwart ladies of the Five Ends Baptist Church.DEACON KING KONG is a book about a community under threat, about the ways people pull together in an age when the old rules are being rewritten. It is very funny in places, and heartbreaking in others. From a prizewinning storyteller, this New York Times bestseller shows us that not all secrets are meant to be hidden, and that the communities we build are fragile but vital.When I met James McBride, I felt like Id had coffee with a hysterically funny Leo Tolstoy Ethan HawkeA hilarious, pitchperfect comedy set in the Brooklyn projects of the late 1960s. This alone may...
Binding: Paperback;384 pages; Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd; Classification: FA; Weight: 390 g; Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 28
Free Delivery For A Year With Unlimited Delivery For £14.99
Super Saver Delivery
£2.99
Standard Delivery
£3.99
Express Delivery
£5.99
Next Day Delivery
£6.99
24/7 InPost Locker | Shop Collect
£2.49
Evri ParcelShop
£3.99
Evri ParcelShop | Next Day Delivery
£5.99
Premium DPD Next Day Delivery
£6.99
Bulky Item Delivery
£4.99
Northern Ireland Super Saver Delivery
£2.99
Northern Ireland Standard Delivery
£4.99
Northern Ireland Express Delivery
£5.99
Unlimited Delivery
£14.99
Please note, some delivery methods are not available for products delivered by our brand partners & they may have longer delivery times.
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
We Think You'll Like
Sponsored Products
From the author of THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE...A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and OPRAHS BOOK CLUB PICKChosen by BARACK OBAMA as a favourite readTOP TEN books of the year, NEW YORK TIMES & WASHINGTON POSTNATIONAL BOOK AWARD winning authorBrilliantly imagined, larger than life, a tragicomedic epic. JOYCE CAROL OATESDeeply felt, beautifully written and profoundly humane. JUNOT DIAZAmong the greatest American storytellers of our time. BOOKPAGEA modern day Mark Twain NYT Book ReviewThe year is 1969. In a housing project in south Brooklyn, a shambling old church deacon called Sportcoat shoots for no apparent reason the local drugdealer who used to be part of the churchs baseball team. The repercussions of that moment draw in the whole community, from Sportcoats best friend Hot Sausage to the local Italian mobsters, the police (corrupt and otherwise), and the stalwart ladies of the Five Ends Baptist Church.DEACON KING KONG is a book about a community under threat, about the ways people pull together in an age when the old rules are being rewritten. It is very funny in places, and heartbreaking in others. From a prizewinning storyteller, this New York Times bestseller shows us that not all secrets are meant to be hidden, and that the communities we build are fragile but vital.When I met James McBride, I felt like Id had coffee with a hysterically funny Leo Tolstoy Ethan HawkeA hilarious, pitchperfect comedy set in the Brooklyn projects of the late 1960s. This alone may...
Binding: Paperback;384 pages; Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd; Classification: FA; Weight: 390 g; Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 28
Free Delivery For A Year With Unlimited Delivery For £14.99
Super Saver Delivery
£2.99
Standard Delivery
£3.99
Express Delivery
£5.99
Next Day Delivery
£6.99
24/7 InPost Locker | Shop Collect
£2.49
Evri ParcelShop
£3.99
Evri ParcelShop | Next Day Delivery
£5.99
Premium DPD Next Day Delivery
£6.99
Bulky Item Delivery
£4.99
Northern Ireland Super Saver Delivery
£2.99
Northern Ireland Standard Delivery
£4.99
Northern Ireland Express Delivery
£5.99
Unlimited Delivery
£14.99
Please note, some delivery methods are not available for products delivered by our brand partners & they may have longer delivery times.
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
James McBride
Deacon King Kong Paperback Book
We Think You'll Like
Sponsored Products
Protect Your Purchase?
Extend your warranty and protect your purchase against accidental damage and defects.
Protects your new Deacon King Kong Paperback Book against breakdowns and faults once the manufacturer's warranty period is over.
Covers issues not included in your manufacturer's warranty, such as accidental damage or theft.
Get a replacement or a cash refund up to the full amount you originally paid for it.
FAQs
XCover is an authorised protection provider for Debenhams, with over 7 million customers globally and an average 4.7 out of 5 stars from thousands of reviews on Google and Trustpilot. XCover's simple, fast and stress-free repair and replacement process delivers peace of mind if your item is stolen or it has damages or defects that aren't covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
XCover's simple, fast and stress-free repair and replacement process delivers peace of mind if your item is stolen or has damages or defects that aren't covered by the manufacturer's warranty. XCover’s easy, digital process is simple with quick payouts on approved claims.
Before submitting a claim, you need to gather all the details and documents to support your claim. This helpful article has a guide to what documents you may need based on your claim reason.
When you're ready to submit your claim, log in to your XCover Account, select the XCover Protection you would like to claim for and then select ‘Make a Claim’.
The XCover claims process is quick and hassle-free, with payment or reimbursement for approved claims processed instantly. The dedicated team at XCover aims to complete 95% of claims within 3 days of claim submission, so keep a close eye on your emails to ensure there’s no delay.
For more information about claims submission, please check XCover Help.