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A review by thetheocean
The Red Pony by John Steinbeck
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This is a story about a boy growing up in 1930s California, told in four loosely-connected parts. There is sadness and cruelty but it's ultimately hopeful. The bantam edition also contains the short story "Junius Maltby," which is a whimsical complement to The Red Pony.
Minor: Animal death and Racial slurs