A Lesson Before Dying

A Lesson Before Dying is a 1993 historical fiction novel written by Ernest J. Gaines. It takes place in the post-WW2 1940s during segregation.

Why It's A Lesson Before Dying

 * 1) The main protagonist and narrator, Grant Wiggins, is very unlikable.
 * 2) It contains a lot of filler.
 * 3) It's very dark and gloomy in tone.
 * 4) The title is predictable and shows a bad message of dying.

Redeeming Qualities

 * 1) It still has some important life lessons.
 * 2) It's anti-racist.
 * 3) Despite being overall dislikable, Grant Wiggins still has some good qualities.

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