A review by samdalefox
A Good Man is Hard to Find by Flannery O'Connor

challenging sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

Not for me. Even when I read the reviews and analyses of others I think they're reaching for a depth of meaning that just isn't present in this short story. I don't know what else to say, I've copied a review from another Storygraph member below which I agree with.

coolchick_cesc's review:

This short story (originally published in the 50s) follows a family roadtripping through the Bible Belt while a serial killer runs loose. I’m sure you can guess the rest. There are themes of Southern religion, salvation, and race, as the grandmother begs God to forgive this white serial killer while literally in a plantation. Like many short stories, I think the pacing was a bit off and suspense struggled to build. While the characterisation was good for such a short book, the story is incredibly dated and not very remarkable with a 2022 lens. 
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