The Known World by Edward P. Jones; 2004; 388 pages; Amistad Press, New York, NY; 0-06-055755-9; 5/2/09-5/7/09 I told someone earlier today that The Known World sucked, but I have since reconsidered that conclusion.  It is a good story, not told in the manner that I usually like to read something.  I like my books [...]