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I love a good story, and my goodness, this is one. This book left me thinking differently about how I live my life, about forgiveness and inheritance and purity and the intangible qualities that only become noticeable in a person when they lack them or have them in excess. That is the mark of a powerful story.

And the characters are as clear in my mind as if I were regularly running into them in town - they are real people and they are flawed and complicated and wonderfully human.

Anyway, it’s 5am. This book was hard to put down! I like Steinbeck’s writing style, I like the people he writes about, and I love the stories he has to tell.

bel_benincasa's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

alliwiggs's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ethmwu's review against another edition

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5.0

Was my favorite book for some time. The settings are indelible from my mind. The coolie was particularly relatable as an Asian immigrant finding my place in America.

viljaneito's review against another edition

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3.0

Raskas, mutta hieno romaani. Lukukokemuksena ajoittain puuduttava.

loveyoutothemoonandtosaturn's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

timshel!

sinmi's review against another edition

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5.0

I think this became my favorite book ever. Wow.

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