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The Grass Is Singing by Doris Lessing

The Grass Is Singing

Doris Lessing

208 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction historical dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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The Grass Is Singing is ideal for readers drawn to psychologically intense narratives that explore the corrosive effects of societal oppression and personal isolation through richly layered character dynamics.

Community Reviews

3.68
based on 1,321 reviews

Moods

dark: 85%

tense: 59%

reflective: 50%

sad: 47%

challenging: 44%

emotional: 33%

mysterious: 20%

informative: 9%

adventurous: 1%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

6% of readers chose fast
41% of readers chose medium
51% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
12% of readers chose A mix
82% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

2% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

47% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

95% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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