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A review by lafate
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by Ernest J. Gaines
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is my third book by Ernest J. Gaines, and it is my favorite of his so far. I remember the movie from 1971 when I was young. I plan to watch it again in the next few days. I listened to Cicely Tyson's autobiography last year, which is why I wanted to read this. Tyson plays Pittman in the movie.
The book does say it's an autobiography, but it is a work of fiction that reads like real life. Jane was born into slavery and lived for many decades more. We see the world through her eyes - what changed and what didn't. This book is just as important in 2024 because things still have not changed enough.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by the late Lynne Thigpen. She left us too soon. She narrated some other books as well.
The book does say it's an autobiography, but it is a work of fiction that reads like real life. Jane was born into slavery and lived for many decades more. We see the world through her eyes - what changed and what didn't. This book is just as important in 2024 because things still have not changed enough.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by the late Lynne Thigpen. She left us too soon. She narrated some other books as well.