A Gathering of Old Men by Ernest J. Gaines

A Gathering of Old Men

Ernest J. Gaines

214 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Set on a Louisiana sugarcane plantation in the 1970s, A Gathering of Old Men is a powerful depiction of racial tensions arising over the death of a Cajun farmer at the hands of a black man.

Community Reviews Summary of 289 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
tense 66%
challenging 44%
sad 44%
dark 33%
inspiring 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 30%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.83

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