The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman by Ernest J. Gaines

The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

Ernest J. Gaines

272 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Miss Jane Pittman. She is one of the most unforgettable heroines in American fiction, a woman whose life has come to symbolize the struggle for freedom, dignity, and justice. Ernest J. Gaines’s now-classic novel—written as an autobiography—spans o...

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Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 56%
sad 53%
hopeful 43%
challenging 40%
informative 40%
inspiring 33%
dark 30%
tense 26%
adventurous 20%
funny 10%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 31%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

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