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al_story's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
andreea27's review against another edition
4.0
Desi a fost scris ca propaganda literara in favoarea democratiei si libertatii, talentul literar al lui Steinbeck nu a putut sa nu isi lase amprenta asupra acestui mic text. Intr-un orasel anonim sub ocupatia armatei unei alte natiuni anonime, impactul dintre totalitarism si democratie este aproape palpabil. Personajele, desi conturate intr-un numar relativ mic de pagini, reusesc sa intruchipeze idei, convingerile unor mase complet diferite de oameni - cine crede in libertate si cine crede in conducerea unui singur om. O lectura scurta care urmareste efectele invaziei atat asupra celor ocupati, cat si a ocupantilor.
ganeev484's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I really loved this book. In Steinbeck's classic style inspire it being ha propaganda book the characters were well fleshed out. The takes out the human in everyone and shows their inner turmoils and emotions. It so well written there many lines that I felt lucky to read. I underlined half the book. My favorite charcter was Lasen, he was complicated and interesting.
jimio's review against another edition
challenging
dark
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
annadamsgaard's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
wishlissa's review
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
alli_oopsie's review
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
kcrouth's review
4.0
The U.S. government commissioned this work from Steinbeck as part of his contribution to the Allied war effort during WW-II. The resulting story paints a compelling picture of the human aspects of occupation in a real and palpable way. Reading this story, one becomes acquainted with both the victor and the conquered. In so doing, the reader finds that the captors are as human as the captives, and as they become part of a merged society together, we see that "It is always the herd men who win battles and the free men who win wars." This story was translated into at least 8 languages during WW-II and copied and distributed throughout the underground resistance to the Nazi occupation of the nations in Europe. The message and inspiration of this story played a significant role in the lives of the occupied peoples of Europe. This is a moving and memorable story, and i'm looking forward to reading it again, to experience it again in a deeper way.