Burning Bright by John Steinbeck

Burning Bright

John Steinbeck

130 pages first pub 1950 (editions)

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He didn't knowthat his seed had died, that the desire which was strongest in him would go forever unfulfilled.Joe could never beget children. His wife knew and she loved him. And out of her love and without his knowledge, she turned to another man...

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Community Reviews Summary of 208 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
reflective 50%
dark 45%
challenging 36%
sad 27%
hopeful 18%
tense 13%
mysterious 9%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 33%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.46

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