A review by ptrobes
A Gathering of Old Men by Ernest J. Gaines

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I really enjoyed reading this book. At first it was hard keeping people straight. We do get a lot of povs. But I felt like the tension off the time was greatly captured. The ending was realistic for those involved. It made me feel sad, nervous, and wanting to kick someone’s ass.