The Human Comedy by Don Freeman, Michael Farmer, William Saroyan

256 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

The place is Ithaca, in California's San Joaquin Valley. The time is World War II. The family is the Macauley's -- a mother, sister, and three brothers whose struggles and dreams reflect those of America's second-generation immigrants.. In particu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews

Moods

hopeful 66%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 33%
relaxing 16%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.97

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