A Lesson Before Dying : A Novel

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Summary: this book will reach you...
Review: as the characters struggle to find their own identities. it's not a simple book, and there are times when the characters will get on your nerves with their hypocritic natures, but overall, the book was moving. i was assigned this book for school, but i'm not ashamed to say that i would have kept reading it anyway, even if it had not been for a project. except for the occasional dull spot, the book will keep you reading, and you'll be almost surprised when you reach the end. don't be shocked if you sit and look at the book when you're done, it can be emotionally draining.

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Summary: To whoever that cares
Review: I have read lots of fiction books, but this one was the only one that brought tears to my eyes so far. Copying with topics such as racism, death penalty and injustice boosted by prejudices lodged in a little Cajun community in the 1950's, "A lesson before dying" shows how all classics should be. The reluctance, the bewilderment and finally the urge of a teacher for making of an innocent victim a real man before dying. I have never seen anyone dealing with such profound feelings the way Ernest Gaines does in this novel. Outrageous injustices committed by some against others due to issues so shallow like those of someone's color. Admirable, unique in its view and so honest a content along with an unforgettable emotive character named Jefferson. Sweet lovable Jefferson...

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Summary: Excellent, Powerful!!!!
Review: I can not recall reading such a powerfully amazing story. The character development was beautiful and intense. I was completely absorbed in the loves of these people, and felt every pain-staking step of their journey.

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Summary: Very Moving
Review: It took awhile for me to get into this but the author was establishing the characters and it is very important to this story. The end was quite emotional for me. You must read this.

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Summary: One of my most favorite books I've read!
Review: I could almost feel the main charactors pain in this story. I thought it was written so well. I felt so many emotions with this story. I have passed the book along to many people who also have read the book, and have really enjoyed it too!

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Summary: Deeply moving
Review: I think this an awsome book. It had alot of deepth and meaning. All the character's were very well portraided and despribed with the up-most of fellings.

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Summary: I missed something here too obviously
Review: This is starting to get a little too predictable. Oprah seems to be picking similar books and it's starting to wear on me. I will read this again just because everyone seems to like it so much but after all the hype I don't know. I didn't like Grant as a character or a man and that is a real problem when he is the main character in the book. The story is there but something isn't. Maybe it was me I don't know but this was disappointing.

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Summary: Dull, Dull, Dull . . .
Review: This book is page after page of description that have no revelance to the plot. Had to be read for an English class, and I literally threw it across the room when I was done. The only part I came close to liking (the reason for the 2 stars), was when they were bringing in the electric chair and showing the townpeople's reactions. That was neat. Other than that, I had to force my way through.

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Summary: So obious to happen then
Review: Ernest Gaine's novel "lesson before dying" is so interesting that I couldn't put it down without finish reading it. It is a fiction story that takes place in a small town of Lousiana all the way back in 1940's. It was so obvious for such incidents to happen back then that it seems to be a true story. Black Women wants their men to make them proud. Black men afraid of lifting the burdone left behind by other ranaway black men. Very touchy, infect, a close view of life of an Afro-American person back in the days of segregation. Eventhough, I liked this novel very much, but I gave it only four stars, because I think that Mr. Gaines should have discussed Grant's relationship with Vivian a little more after Jefferson's death; It was not talked about after discussing the problems they might face after Vivian's husbnd learned about their relationship. I also wanted to know if Mr. Grant left Lousiana as he has thought of doing several times. Beside this point it was and Excellent novell.

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Summary: This must be true story
Review: A man who had to die by death penalty, and a man who had to help another man to be a real man before dying. They were not friends at the begining. But after they spend much time together, they became real friend. Grant was afraid of facing to Jefferson's death. And Jefferson was afraid of his own death. They were black and grew up in the black society, separated from white people. Although Grant graduated University, he was still segregated by the white men. And one verdict charged not only Jefferson's life but also his grandmother's or Grant's life, and many black people prayed for Jefferson when he died. Jefferson's lesson before dying was completed at the ending. I felt so sad and strange after I read this novel. Although this is fiction, I think this must be real.