The Big Rock Candy Mountain
The Big Rock Candy Mountain
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1991
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Western United States • Early 20th Century
1991
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Big Rock Candy Mountain by Wallace Stegner follows the journey of a family led by patriarch Bo Mason during the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of ambition, family dynamics, and the pursuit of the American Dream as the family navigates challenges and changes throughout their lives.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Big Rock Candy Mountain by Wallace Stegner is praised for its rich character development and exploration of the American Dream. Reviewers admire its vivid depiction of early 20th-century life and emotional depth. Some criticize its pacing and length, noting it can be sluggish. Despite this, the novel's literary craftsmanship and historical insights are widely lauded.
Who Should Read The Big Rock Candy Mountain?
A reader who appreciates The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck would enjoy Wallace Stegner's The Big Rock Candy Mountain. Both novels explore familial struggles and the pursuit of the American Dream during tough economic times, appealing to those interested in complex characters and historical settings.
8,721 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Western United States • Early 20th Century
1991
Adult
18+ years
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