The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by Ernest J. Gaines
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

Ernest J. Gaines

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

Ernest J. Gaines with Tonya Jordan

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fiction classics historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

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Moods

emotional 65%
reflective 65%
hopeful 47%
sad 47%
challenging 43%
informative 39%
dark 34%
inspiring 34%
tense 30%
adventurous 21%
funny 13%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 34%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 41% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

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