The Man Who Planted Trees: One of the most pressing stories of our time by Jean Giono

The Man Who Planted Trees: One of the most pressing stories of our time

Jean Giono with Barbara Bray (Translator), Harry Brockway

56 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective relaxing slow-paced
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Ten years later, after surviving the First World War, he visits the shepherd again. A young forest is slowly spreading over the valley - Elzéard has continued his work. Year after year the narrator returns to see the miracle being created: a verda...

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Moods

inspiring 81%
hopeful 71%
reflective 66%
lighthearted 36%
relaxing 31%
emotional 15%
informative 8%
adventurous 7%
funny 3%
sad 2%
challenging 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 20%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 36% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 79% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%

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