The Pastures of Heaven by John Steinbeck

The Pastures of Heaven

John Steinbeck

240 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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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 ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 507 reviews

Moods

reflective 51%
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

medium 51%
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

3.99

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