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192 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
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Language: English
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The classic novel of a Georgia family undone by the Great Depression: “[A] story of force and beauty” (New York Post). Even before the Great Depression struck, Jeeter Lester and his family were desperately poor sharecroppers. But when hard times b...
Community Reviews Summary of 366 reviews
Moods
dark 46%
reflective 30%
funny 23%
tense 23%
challenging 15%
emotional 15%
informative 7%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
No: 72% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Car accident, Blood, Infidelity
192 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The classic novel of a Georgia family undone by the Great Depression: “[A] story of force and beauty” (New York Post). Even before the Great Depression struck, Jeeter Lester and his family were desperately poor sharecroppers. But when hard times b...
Community Reviews Summary of 366 reviews
Moods
dark 46%
reflective 30%
funny 23%
tense 23%
challenging 15%
emotional 15%
informative 7%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
No: 72% | Yes: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Car accident, Blood, Infidelity