A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines

A Lesson Before Dying

Ernest J. Gaines

272 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction classics challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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"This majestic, moving novel is an instant classic, a book that will be read, discussed and taught beyond the rest of our lives."--Chicago Tribune Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, A Lesson Before Dying is a deep and compassionate ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,778 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
sad 74%
reflective 64%
challenging 48%
dark 39%
tense 20%
inspiring 17%
informative 14%
hopeful 13%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 40%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.85

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