How Green Was My Valley
How Green Was My Valley
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1939
Book Brief
BetaNovel • Fiction
South Wales • 1890s
1939
Adult
13-18 years
1000L
Super Short Summary
How Green Was My Valley by John Ford is a film adaptation of Richard Llewellyn's novel. It portrays the life of a Welsh mining family, focusing on their struggles, joys, and community bonds against a backdrop of industrial change. The narrative highlights themes of memory, social issues, and resilience.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
How Green Was My Valley, directed by John Ford, is lauded for its lush cinematography and strong emotional storytelling, capturing the decline of a Welsh mining town with grace. Critics praise its rich character portrayals and evocative score. However, some find its melancholy tone overly sentimental. The film's nostalgic lens may eclipse intricate social issues.
Who Should Read How Green Was My Valley?
Likely to resonate with fans of evocative, nostalgically poignant narratives like Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt, readers who appreciate richly detailed, heartfelt depictions of close-knit communities facing socio-economic changes will find How Green Was My Valley compelling.
Novel • Fiction
South Wales • 1890s
1939
Adult
13-18 years
1000L
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