A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines

A Lesson Before Dying

Ernest J. Gaines

256 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction classics challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

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Moods

emotional 77%
sad 74%
reflective 65%
challenging 47%
dark 35%
inspiring 20%
tense 20%
informative 14%
hopeful 12%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 43%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.84

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