A review by wilde_read
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The best literature often has a slow build up. Steinbeck informs us right away within the third chapter about the turtle used as a symbol for the pace and tone of his work. I took my time, stumbled over the Southern dialogue, and made it to the end. I haven't seen the film version with Henry Fonda, (again), yet. There is no way that film version can portray many of the details that are in the written words, it wouldn't have been allowed.

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