I Am Not Sidney Poitier, (Paperback)

from Carole8

Very funny in parts. A good read

from kirstiecat

This is a good example of experimental fiction working! It's really more like a 4 1/2 star novel. It offers equal parts adventure and an examination of racial prejudice/discrimination. Not Sidney Poitier is the main character, which in and of itself sparks a great deal of hilarity whenever he is ...

from cameling

When a boy is named Not Sidney by his eccentric mother, you can see how this would cause some problems with other kids in the neighborhood and at school. ""What's your name?" a kid would ask. "Not Sidney," I would say. "Okay, then what is it?" This usually resulted in Not Sidney getting beaten to...

from SqueakyChu

I am Not Sidney Poitier is the story of a black man who is, er, not Sidney Poitier but named Not Sydney Poitier. However, this individual does bear a striking resemblence to the actor Sidney Poitier. We follow Not Sidney Poitier from the time he is orphaned at age eleven and heir to a great fortu...

from cmtusa

Wow! This book makes me realize how long it's been since I read a really good book. Dark comedy, great characters, and an interesting premise. Everett is my new favorite author.