The Pastures of Heaven by John Steinbeck

The Pastures of Heaven

John Steinbeck

243 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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These interconnected tales are devoted to a family living in a fertile valley in California, and the effects that one particular family has on them all. Two traditions are present: American naturalism (natural instincts versus conforming to societ...

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Community Reviews

4.01
based on 750 reviews

Moods

reflective: 63%

emotional: 53%

relaxing: 36%

sad: 36%

funny: 30%

hopeful: 25%

lighthearted: 21%

inspiring: 17%

dark: 15%

adventurous: 11%

challenging: 11%

mysterious: 5%

tense: 1%

Pace

17% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
29% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
9% of readers chose A mix
83% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

47% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

55% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

58% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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