The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

The Good Earth

House of Earth #1

Pearl S. Buck

11 hours • first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative sad medium-paced

Description

This Pulitzer Prize-winning classic tells the poignant tale of a Chinese farmer and his family in old agrarian China. The humble Wang Lung glories in the soil he works, nurturing the land as it nurtures him and his family. Nearby, the nobles of th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,182 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
reflective 64%
sad 57%
informative 25%
dark 19%
challenging 17%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 13%
tense 11%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 40%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 29% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.66

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