A review by autumnhawkins09
A Lesson Before Dying, by Ernest J. Gaines

challenging dark informative reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book got me out of a reading stump. Accessible classic. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about the characters for a long time. 
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