The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by Ernest J. Gaines

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

Ernest J. Gaines

272 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Miss Jane Pittman. She is one of the most unforgettable heroines in American fiction, a woman whose life has come to symbolize the struggle for freedom, dignity, and justice. Ernest J. Gaines’s now-classic novel—written as an autobiography—spans o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 366 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 61%
sad 46%
challenging 38%
hopeful 38%
informative 38%
dark 30%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 15%
funny 15%
tense 15%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 21%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

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