All the Little Live Things
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1967
352
Novel • Fiction
California • 1960s
1967
Adult
18+ years
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Emotional
Melancholic
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Wallace Stegner's All the Little Live Things has been praised for its rich character development and evocative descriptions of nature, which enhance the story’s emotional depth. However, some readers found the pacing slow and the philosophical reflections excessive. Overall, it's regarded as a thoughtful exploration of human resilience and nature's influence on life.
Readers who enjoy reflective, character-driven narratives with rich prose and deep philosophical insights, similar to John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath or Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead, will relish Wallace Stegner’s All the Little Live Things. This novel resonates with fans of contemplative, realist fiction that explores human relationships and nature.
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352
Novel • Fiction
California • 1960s
1967
Adult
18+ years
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