Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck

Tortilla Flat

John Steinbeck

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

256 pages | first published 1935

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"Steinbeck is an artist; and he tells the stories of these lovable thieves and adulterers with a gentle and poetic purity of heart and of prose." -- New York Herald TribuneAdopting the structure and themes of the Arthurian legend, Steinbeck create...
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Summary of 1746 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 56%
funny 53%
reflective 42%
adventurous 33%
sad 28%
emotional 23%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
hopeful 9%
tense 2%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 36%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 37% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.6

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