Synopsis

A Lesson Before Dying is one of the best books I have read. The book is an emotional rollercoaster that will not stop until you finish the book. The story takes place in a little Cajun community in Louisiana during the late 1940s. During this time period the southern United States was very segregated. African Americans were often mistreated by Caucasians. This is one of the main reasons that Jefferson, a young black, mentally retarded man, is convicted of a heinous crime.
Jefferson was at the wrong place at the wrong time. He needed a ride to a liquor store so he found one with a couple of people he didn't know. These strangers, Brother and Bear, were going to rob the liquor store that was owned by Mr. Grope but Jefferson was not aware of this. They got to the liquor store and the plans went horribly. Shooting took place, leaving Jefferson the only living person in the deserted liquor store. Since Jefferson wasn't aware of the seriousness of this crime he......

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Title: A Lesson Before Dying
Approximate Word Count: 1056
Approximate Pages: 5 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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