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192 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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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 370 reviews
Moods
dark 42%
reflective 35%
funny 28%
emotional 21%
tense 21%
challenging 14%
informative 7%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | Plot: 23% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
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 370 reviews
Moods
dark 42%
reflective 35%
funny 28%
emotional 21%
tense 21%
challenging 14%
informative 7%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | Plot: 23% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detailMinor
Car accident, Blood, Infidelity