Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by Ernest J. Gaines

Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

Ernest J. Gaines

8 hours, 11 minutes first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

An old woman recalls her struggle against bigotry from her childhood during the Civil War to her participation in the civil rights demonstrations.

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Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 66%
hopeful 44%
sad 44%
challenging 38%
informative 38%
dark 33%
inspiring 27%
adventurous 22%
tense 22%
funny 11%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 31%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 30% | No: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.82

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