The Moon Is Down by John Steinbeck

The Moon Is Down

John Steinbeck

126 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%
emotional 40%
tense 40%
sad 36%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 33%
challenging 22%
funny 9%
informative 9%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 34%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 38% | A mix: 35% | Character: 24% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.88

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