Reviews

The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

robertwhelan's review

5.0

A poignant tale of a man and his family as they become wealthy and successful, 'The Good Earth' explores the large themes of what it means to be human.

tlcollier1's review against another edition

5.0

This book should be required reading for every high school student. A beautiful story of a father giving up everything and working tirelessly to build a future for his family.

stacy_wilson's review against another edition

4.0

Excellent use of voice and world-building; A masterfully woven story.

123liz123's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

alea_fsl's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

crabigail's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

brendanny's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

zchaira's review against another edition

emotional informative sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A classic. A rare look into the everyday life of another culture in another time. 

shel_beh's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

sirpluvio04's review against another edition

5.0

A touching account of a man who understood the value of man's connection to the earth itself. Revealing in its implications.