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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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.

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Moods

emotional 80%
sad 80%
reflective 60%
tense 60%
dark 40%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.82

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