The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck

418 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative sad medium-paced
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Description

This tells the poignant tale of a Chinese farmer and his family in old agrarian China. The humble Wang Lung glories in the soil he works, nurturing the land as it nurtures him and his family. Nearby, the nobles of the House of Hwang consider thems...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,103 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 59%
sad 57%
informative 27%
dark 24%
challenging 19%
tense 14%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 43%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.67

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