A Lesson Before Dying: A Novel

I read a lot, and when I heard the amount of hype towards this book, I thought it would be up on my list as an amazing read. Sure Gaines takes you through a very poor time in history, and through these deep emotions.. But honestly it wasn't the best on this topic that I've read. It's moving, but not that moving. It's deep, but not that deep. An enjoyable read if you have the time, or need a good book for a school report. (There are many different angles you can approach this novel for an essay.) But there are better classics out there. (And the quote on the front is very contradictory. Nothing can be an "instant classic" Classics mean they have been around a very long time and are still respected/loved. 15 years is nothing. Common' people, learn your English.)

I read this book for my 12th grade English class. It has so many good underlying meanings to look for and really gets your mind thinking. I'm buying it just to reread it

I had to do it for a book report I got the report done but the book was so bad that I couldn't complete it the English in parts of it is terrible (but I guess that's the point) and it just wasn't appealing to me I am hoping the movie is better (we are watching it in class)