In My Father's House by Ernest J. Gaines

In My Father's House

Ernest J. Gaines

224 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

A story of a man brought to reckon with his buried past. Reverend Martin comes face to face with the sins of his youth in the person of Robert X, a young, unkempt stranger who arrives in town for a mysterious "meeting" with the Reverend.

Community Reviews

3.86
based on 75 reviews

Moods

emotional: 80%

sad: 80%

reflective: 60%

tense: 60%

dark: 40%

informative: 20%

inspiring: 20%


Pace

75% of readers chose fast
25% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

50% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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