The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono

The Man Who Planted Trees

Jean Giono with Michael McCurdy (Illustrator)

61 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective relaxing slow-paced
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Twenty years ago Chelsea Green published the first trade edition of The Man Who Planted Trees, a timeless eco-fable about what one person can do to restore the earth. The hero of the story, Elz ard Bouffier, spent his life planting one hundred aco...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,261 reviews

Moods

inspiring 82%
hopeful 71%
reflective 66%
lighthearted 36%
relaxing 31%
emotional 15%
informative 8%
adventurous 7%
funny 2%
sad 2%
challenging 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 20%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 37% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%

Average rating

4.1

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