The Moon Is Down by John Steinbeck

The Moon Is Down

John Steinbeck

115 pages first pub 1942 (editions) user-added

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For readers who find themselves drawn to the complexities of human nature, the weight of war's impact, and the resilience of hope in the face of darkness, The Moon Is Down by John Steinbeck is a haunting and thought-provoking masterpiece that will leave a lasting impression.

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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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Community Reviews

3.89
based on 2,819 reviews

Moods

reflective: 61%

dark: 52%

tense: 39%

inspiring: 37%

emotional: 35%

hopeful: 34%

sad: 34%

challenging: 23%

funny: 8%

informative: 8%

adventurous: 6%

mysterious: 4%

lighthearted: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

36% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

34% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
26% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

27% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

39% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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