The Pastures of Heaven by John Steinbeck

The Pastures of Heaven

John Steinbeck

207 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

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 187 reviews

Moods

funny 53%
emotional 46%
reflective 46%
lighthearted 38%
relaxing 38%
adventurous 30%
hopeful 23%
dark 15%
inspiring 15%
sad 15%
challenging 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 28%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.99

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