243 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140049985
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
These interconnected tales are devoted to a family living in a fertile valley in California, and the effects that one particular family has on them all. Two traditions are present: American naturalism (natural instincts versus conforming to societ...
Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews
Moods
emotional 43%
funny 43%
relaxing 43%
lighthearted 31%
adventurous 25%
dark 18%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 18%
sad 12%
challenging 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 41% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%Average rating
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243 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140049985
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
These interconnected tales are devoted to a family living in a fertile valley in California, and the effects that one particular family has on them all. Two traditions are present: American naturalism (natural instincts versus conforming to societ...
Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews
Moods
emotional 43%
funny 43%
relaxing 43%
lighthearted 31%
adventurous 25%
dark 18%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 18%
sad 12%
challenging 6%
mysterious 6%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 41% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.