The Pastures of Heaven by John Steinbeck

The Pastures of Heaven

John Steinbeck

7 hours, 14 minutes first pub 1932 (editions) user-added

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Each of these delightful interconnected tales is devoted to a family living in a fertile valley on the outskirts of Monterey, California, and the effects that one particular family has on them all. Steinbeck tackles two important literary traditio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

reflective 50%
emotional 43%
funny 43%
relaxing 43%
lighthearted 31%
adventurous 25%
dark 18%
hopeful 18%
inspiring 18%
sad 12%
challenging 6%
mysterious 6%

Pace

medium 47%
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

3.99

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