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3.33 AVERAGE
3.33 AVERAGE
I've always wanted to read a story with a character with my name, and while this was a boy and not a girl like me, it was still kinda cool. Childrens stories certainly did not pull punches back then! There were a couple of scenes where I was suprised by the harshness of the Red Pony world. However, coming from a farming background my, I recognised this as a true representation of reality, it was just a touch blunter than I was expecting. The relationships also felt accurate to the time. Simple and plain, it still managed to hold my attention, although this was most likely due to the fact it had ponies it.
reflective
sad
Huh. It's Steinbeck, so the writing is nice, but if I had to write a synopsis it'd be: "men of varying ages find it impossible to express their emotions, inflicting pain on one another as a result."
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
medium-paced
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Introspective four part novella. Fascinating to see the world through a child's lens again - Steinbeck being Steinbeck: a gentle and unhurried narrative, wonderful.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The exciting part of this story is experiencing John Steinbeck's colorful writing. He describes nature's landscapes eloquently. I wanted to read some of the passages over and over again. Apart from that, the story is a simple story about a boy living on a ranch facing happenings that can occur in the ranch life.
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Confusing.
Another one I had to read for school but enjoyed anyway. Sad but beautiful.