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A review by readermonica
In My Father's House by Ernest J. Gaines
4.0
This was our June discussion book for our Goodreads group.
Gaines is one of my favorite authors, so it was no surprise that I enjoyed this one again. Gaines has a way of giving his characters depth and interest in a very compact and precise way. I enjoy that he seems to give his readers just enough information to make inferences for motivation, consequences, and in some cases whether or not the truth has been told. Gains is not an author who over explains or gives too much detail. If you are looking to start reading Black literary fiction that's a little older (this was first published in 1978) I would recommend this one. It's a good example of Gaines' concise yet impactful writing style.
Where you can find me:
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Instagram: @readermonica
Facebook: Monica Reeds
Goodreads Group: The Black Bookcase
Gaines is one of my favorite authors, so it was no surprise that I enjoyed this one again. Gaines has a way of giving his characters depth and interest in a very compact and precise way. I enjoy that he seems to give his readers just enough information to make inferences for motivation, consequences, and in some cases whether or not the truth has been told. Gains is not an author who over explains or gives too much detail. If you are looking to start reading Black literary fiction that's a little older (this was first published in 1978) I would recommend this one. It's a good example of Gaines' concise yet impactful writing style.
Where you can find me:
•(♥).•*Monlatable Book Reviews*•.(♥)•
Twitter: @MonlatReader
Instagram: @readermonica
Facebook: Monica Reeds
Goodreads Group: The Black Bookcase