The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono

The Man Who Planted Trees

Jean Giono with Michael McCurdy (Illustrator)

61 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Twenty years ago Chelsea Green published the first trade edition of The Man Who Planted Trees, a timeless eco-fable about what one person can do to restore the earth. The hero of the story, Elz ard Bouffier, spent his life planting one hundred aco...

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Community Reviews Summary of 659 reviews

Moods

inspiring 82%
hopeful 68%
reflective 63%
lighthearted 29%
relaxing 29%
emotional 12%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
funny 4%
sad 4%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 21%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 32% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | N/A: 26% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | N/A: 18% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 5%

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4.11

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