"No One Is Coming to Save Us" by Stephanie Powell Watts is a contemporary novel that retells "The Great Gatsby" through the eyes of African American characters. The story is set in a fictional North Carolina town and centers around JJ Ferguson, a successful businessman who returns to his hometown to win back his high school sweetheart, Ava. However, as JJ tries to rebuild his relationship with Ava and reconnect with his roots, he discovers that the town has changed and his dreams may not be attainable. Through the perspectives of different characters, the novel explores themes of race, class, and the American Dream. "No One Is Coming to Save Us" offers a fresh and poignant perspective on a classic tale and provides a thought-provoking commentary on contemporary society.
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