A Gathering of Old Men (Vintage Contemporaries)
by Ernest J. Gaines
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My son Davidrecommends it for: anyone
This books truly demonstrates the life of African Americans during the 1970's on a sugar plantation in Louisiana . The characters in the story show true courage and unity, when the murder of a white son of a plantation owner leads to a a hunt of the killer. The black men all gather together to take blame for the murder.
Gaines, gives true life to his characters using humor to draw the reader in and the shocking past of the characters that justifies the gathering of old men.
Bravo!!!
Gaines, gives true life to his characters using humor to draw the reader in and the shocking past of the characters that justifies the gathering of old men.
Bravo!!!
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Read in March, 2008
Listened to this book on cd from library. Compelling story set in Louisiana in the 70's after a violent death on a sugarcane plantation. A group of old African American men decide to finally stand up for their rights when an abusive white man is shot in spite of the history of lynchings in the old South. Excellent book.
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Read in January, 2002
Good story with a bit of a mystery. There's also a Rashomon feel to the climatic scene which makes you feel like you're in the middle of the unfolding events. On the one hand I was breathless, racing to the end of the book, on the other I was hestitent not wanting the story to end.
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Read in February, 2008
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An interesting tale of race relations in the 1970's in the deep south. The author's choice of multiple narrators was essential to understanding the weight of the story. The ending did not seem to fit the rest of the story, but the climax was a page turner.
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Read in April, 2002
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I really did like this book. He is a Local author though, mabye that is part of the charm. I would suggest it to anyone.
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people who celebrate community
This will stand for all the books by Earnest Gaines, I like his southern, regional, atmospheric storytelling and about people living in community: the pain we inflict, share as well as the grace bestowed by our gathering.
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Read in August, 2008
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Book grouprecommends it for: Anyone looking for a superb novel
Short but powerful story of what happens when people become MEN (in the best sense of the word). Beautifully told from multiple points of view. I don't want to say more. You have to experience it for yourself.
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Pretty ok, but it was sold to me as some kind of deeply insightful book on race issues in the south. It wasn't, just scraped the surface. It did keep my interest for 200 pages. I've been spoiled by Randall Keenan.
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I enjoyed this one and was glad that I read it. The middle was slow but I loved the characters-a group of 70 year old men that come together (with shotguns) to stand against Cajun farmers on a sugarcane plantation.
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Read in May, 2007
This is an incredible book on racism in the south. Gaines does a great job at creatively writing each chapter from a different person's perspective on the situation at hand.
I highly recommend this book.
I highly recommend this book.
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I adore this book and author. Gaines is my favorite author. This is a tale of old, southern, Black men who refused to step down after years of being pushed over. Light reading, but quite meaningful.
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One of my favorite books ever. It's an easy, quick, entertaining read, but also speaks so much about the complex and continual difficulties of race relations in the South.
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Read in October, 2006
As always, gotta love Ernest Gaines! Set in 1970's Louisiana, this novel focuses on the bond between African-American men amidst racial discrimination.
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Crystal Wilkinson said this was her favorite Ernest J. Gaines novel, because the characters were such positive examples. Ready to read and find out.
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Very intriguing so far...definitely has a good hook at the beginning. Would be a good one to address racial issues w/ the students.
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Read in January, 2005
An amazing book...several comedic passages...but really about the ability of beaten down men to take a stand. Love Ernest Gaines!
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Awesome book. Each chapter is written from a different character's perspective and adds to the mystery of the plot. I loved it.
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Read in July, 2008
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sad story depicting racial tension in la. enjoyed the various points of view used to tell the complete story.
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I enjoyed this read. I really liked the writing style and the exploration of civil rights in a small town.
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I taught this to sophomores my first few years of teaching - MANY years ago! It's suited more for adults.
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