In the deep part of Louisiana,in the '70s, a farmer was shot and killed.At the scene there was a white women and about 17 old black men. Each holding a shotgun. The sheriff suspects who killed the white man, but he's not sure which one killed him. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1960's-1970's Political/social activism Yes Plotlet: Ethnic/Regional/Religion Other aspects: Crime & Police story Yes Story of Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Ethnic/regional/gender life Yes Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 40's-50's Ethnicity/Nationality Main Adversary Identity: - society Age: - long-lived adults Profession/status: Eccentric/Smart/Dumb: Yes How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting United States Yes The US: - Deep South Small town? Yes Small town people: - nice, like Andy/Opie/Aunt Bee Writing Style Lot of foul language? Yes Amount of dialog - mostly dialog |