Allreaders.com

The Moon is Down Book Summary and Study Guide

Detailed plot synopsis reviews of The Moon is Down


This novel is set in a small town in Norway during World War II, a unique setting for a Steinbeck novel. Nazis have occupied, overrun and exploited the town, because of help from a trusted member of the community who was in reality a Nazi spy.   
Click here to see the rest of this review...


Although the war-weary Nazi Colonel and his men are able to force the townspeople to work in the mines for Nazi Europe's war machine, they are shocked that the townspeople do not immediately celebrate the Nazi cause or the occupation of their town. As the plot progress - and fairly predictably, without detracting from it - the townspeople engage in small, morale-boosting acts of rebellion while the Nazis are left wondering if their reports from home of thrilling victories are empty words that fail to provide comfort through the long winter.

The novel is a very quick read and is reminiscient of a play; most of the action is inferred or discussed through dialogue, and the thoughts of the main characters are also revealed through the same.
The review of this Book prepared by Shelley Livaudais



Chapter Analysis of The Moon is Down

Click on a plot link to find similar books!

Plot & Themes

Tone of book?    -   thoughtful Time/era of story    -   1930's-1950's Is this an adult or child's book?    -   Adult or Young Adult Book War/Revolt/Disaster on civilians    -   Yes Conflict:    -   War, WW II

Main Character

Gender    -   Male Profession/status:    -   politician/elected ruler Age:    -   40's-50's

Setting

How much descriptions of surroundings?    -   5 () Europe    -   Yes European country:    -   Scandinavia

Writing Style

Amount of dialog    -   mostly dialog

Books with storylines, themes & endings like The Moon is Down

John Steinbeck Books Note: the views expressed here are only those of the reviewer(s).
2 Ways to Search!
Or



Our Chief Librarian