In My Father's House by Ernest J. Gaines

In My Father's House

Ernest J. Gaines

224 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A story of a man brought to reckon with his buried past. Reverend Martin comes face to face with the sins of his youth in the person of Robert X, a young, unkempt stranger who arrives in town for a mysterious "meeting" with the Reverend.

Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.78

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