The Long Valley by John Steinbeck

The Long Valley

John Steinbeck

303 pages • first pub 1938 (view editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective medium-paced
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The Long Valley by John Steinbeck is ideal for readers who appreciate nuanced explorations of human struggles and societal tensions through vivid, character-driven narratives set against richly rendered landscapes.

Description

This classic collection of short stories serves as the ideal introduction to Steinbeck's work. Set in the idyllic Salinas Valley in California, where simple people farm the land and struggle to find a place for themeselves in the world, these stor...

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Community Reviews

3.82
based on 491 reviews

Moods

reflective: 75%

dark: 38%

emotional: 36%

adventurous: 33%

sad: 25%

tense: 22%

challenging: 11%

hopeful: 11%

mysterious: 11%

relaxing: 8%

inspiring: 5%

lighthearted: 5%

funny: 2%

informative: 2%

Pace

31% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
29% of readers chose A mix
59% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

32% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

61% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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