The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono

The Man Who Planted Trees

Jean Giono with Michael McCurdy (Illustrator)

61 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics short stories emotional reflective relaxing slow-paced
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The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono is a gentle and uplifting tale that will resonate deeply with readers who find solace in stories of hope, renewal, and the transformative power of human action in harmony with nature.

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Twenty years ago Chelsea Green published the first trade edition of The Man Who Planted Trees, a timeless eco-fable about what one person can do to restore the earth. The hero of the story, Elz ard Bouffier, spent his life planting one hundred aco...

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Community Reviews

4.09
based on 1,750 reviews

Moods

inspiring: 80%

hopeful: 71%

reflective: 66%

lighthearted: 34%

relaxing: 32%

emotional: 15%

adventurous: 7%

informative: 6%

funny: 2%

challenging: 1%

mysterious: 1%

sad: 1%


Pace

66% of readers chose fast
19% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

16% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
7% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

3% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
22% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

2% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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