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3.33 AVERAGE
3.33 AVERAGE
I saw this in the (tiny!) classics section at the library. I famously haaaaated the first Steinbeck I read (
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
A good introduction to John Steinbeck in short little book. Strong themes of family, childhood wonder, and loss. The short story at the end continued some of these themes while asking the question, is happiness without success a worthy version of happiness? This book was written in the 1930s and some sentiments (specifically related to native american’s) are reflected in that, unfortunately. Overall, a fun read and I am excited to read more Steinbeck.
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
A coming-of-age story set in Salinas, California. Although this is a surprisingly poignant set of stories, I think this will be my last Steinbeck read for awhile.
" The first buzzard sat on the pony's head and its beak had just risen dripping with dark eye fluid."
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Heck yeah book challenge complete! Level up! Anyways this book was good I liked how there was a red pony in it
This book was so disturbing and yet so hilarious at times. I loved the reality of it. How human morals get in the way of nature and life. And how the behaviors of animals and humans are equal and objective. I really enjoyed it but wish it would have had more of a cohesive plot rather than seeming like four separate short stories.