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240 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140187489
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 April 1995
Description
A Penguin Classic In Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck's beautifully rendered depictions of small yet fateful moments that transform ordinary lives, these twelve early stories introduce both the subject and style of artistic expression that recur ...
Community Reviews Summary of 507 reviews
Moods
emotional 45%
relaxing 45%
sad 35%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 25%
dark 19%
inspiring 19%
adventurous 16%
challenging 12%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%Average rating
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240 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140187489
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 April 1995
Description
A Penguin Classic In Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck's beautifully rendered depictions of small yet fateful moments that transform ordinary lives, these twelve early stories introduce both the subject and style of artistic expression that recur ...
Community Reviews Summary of 507 reviews
Moods
emotional 45%
relaxing 45%
sad 35%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
lighthearted 25%
dark 19%
inspiring 19%
adventurous 16%
challenging 12%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.