Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck

Tortilla Flat

John Steinbeck

256 pages first pub 1935 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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"Steinbeck is an artist; and he tells the stories of these lovable thieves and adulterers with a gentle and poetic purity of heart and of prose." -- New York Herald TribuneAdopting the structure and themes of the Arthurian legend, Steinbeck create...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,018 reviews

Moods

funny 65%
lighthearted 58%
reflective 43%
adventurous 38%
sad 29%
emotional 25%
relaxing 12%
dark 9%
hopeful 9%
challenging 5%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 31%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.62

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