214 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
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Language: English
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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
reflective 66%
tense 66%
challenging 44%
sad 44%
dark 33%
inspiring 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%
Pace
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
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214 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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
reflective 66%
tense 66%
challenging 44%
sad 44%
dark 33%
inspiring 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.