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Hailed as a masterpiece-the finest work yet by an American novelist of the first rank-The Man in My Basement tells the story of Charles Blakey, a young black man who can't find a job, drinks too much, and, worst of all, stands to lose the beautiful home that has belonged to his family for... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Clarance: The main character and protagonist
- Charles Blakey: Main character. Man who owns the home that has been in his family for 7 generations. Becomes enthralled in a relationship with his basement tenent
- Mr. Bennet: White man who decides it is in his best interest to atone for his past by becoming a modern day slave and repenting...sharing thoughts,reflections and philosophies of his past and American view points
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- Mr. Dodd-blakey
- Bethany
- Lainie
- Brent
- Floyd
- Geraldo
- Jodie
- Wilson Ryder
- Charlie
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"Mr. Blakey?" the small white man asked.
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- Walter Mosley (Author)
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Publication Date: 2004
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Publication Date: 2004
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- Dewey: 813.54
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