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patrickkmc10's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book represents Steinbeck's attempt to chronicle the people and places he encountered living in California's Central Coast during The Depression; a world he knew was vanishing as he wrote this book. The plot is fairly simple - a gang of local bums tries to throw their good friend and part-time benefactor, Doc, a party. However, The Gang's poverty and their own flaws make this a daunting task.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Classism
Moderate: Racism
The book is a product of its time, and there are a few racial slurs and slight anti-Asian racism.maddiebusick's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Racism, Violence, Medical content, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Drug use