Katie's review
A Lesson Before Dying
by Ernest J. Gaines
Katie's review
A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines
Katie's review
rating:
recommended for: Fans of Oprah's book club
The one thing I've noticed is that all of Oprah's books are *incredibly* depressing. They all involve some kind of opression and/or tragedy, but they're also some of the best books I've ever read.
This one is no exception. It's a quick read, and should be read relatively quickly. My problem was that I spread out my reading of this book, which made it a little tedious. However, the third-to-last chapter was one of the most poignant pieces of literature I've ever read.
Honestly, once I found out it was about a death row inmate in the deep south (and all the racism inherent therein), I wasn't really thrilled about the book. But it made me think and nearly had me in tears...so it must've been good, despite my initial misgivings.
This one is no exception. It's a quick read, and should be read relatively quickly. My problem was that I spread out my reading of this book, which made it a little tedious. However, the third-to-last chapter was one of the most poignant pieces of literature I've ever read.
Honestly, once I found out it was about a death row inmate in the deep south (and all the racism inherent therein), I wasn't really thrilled about the book. But it made me think and nearly had me in tears...so it must've been good, despite my initial misgivings.
