The Moon Is Down by John Steinbeck

The Moon Is Down

John Steinbeck

130 pages first pub 1942 (editions)

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Originally published at the zenith of Nazi Germany's power, The Moon Is Down explores the effects of invasion on both the conquered and the conquerors. Occupied by enemy troops, a small peaceable town comes face-to-face with evil imposed from the ...

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Moods

reflective 62%
dark 51%
tense 40%
emotional 39%
hopeful 35%
sad 35%
inspiring 34%
challenging 23%
informative 10%
funny 9%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 34%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 38% | A mix: 35% | Character: 23% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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