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marionhoney's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, and Gun violence
Moderate: Colonisation, Sexism, Fatphobia, and Violence
e_ramirez_ortega's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The story is character driven more than plot driven in my opinion. We see the development of Kino's journey through dreams of a prosperous life by way of his huge pearl discovery. The tension rises when the whole town gets involved in seeing what becomes of Kino and his prized possession: the pearl. His little son is a casualty of his distorted circumstances. What could be a win turns into a loss of much: dignity, station, ethics, family, and honor. There is much at stake when something of value takes possession of a man, no matter what class status he finds himself in. That is the lesson. Any man can become beguiled by the temptation and allure of riches that turns men to greed.
There's more to say and analyze about this tale but suffice to say, it will keep you peeling layers of truth and discovery throughout.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Violence, Blood, and Child death
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Grief, Classism, and Colonisation
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Vomit
frivilous's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.25
Minor: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Blood, Classism, Gun violence, Child death, and Violence
iyzqx's review against another edition
0.75
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Racism, Physical abuse, and Gun violence
Minor: Blood
another_dahlia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Gun violence, Child abuse, Death, Medical trauma, Murder, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Racism, Child death, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
orchidlilly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Classism, Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, Grief, Animal death, Kidnapping, Medical content, Racism, Religious bigotry, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Child death, Death, Murder, Sexism, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Gun violence, Racial slurs, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Colonisation
vvaanneessssaa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Blood, Child death, Classism, Death, Gun violence, and Murder
moviemagus's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Racism
Moderate: Blood and Colonisation
slvngrt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
I´ve been slowly coming out of a long reading slump and stories like this are the ones who help me to fall in love with reading again. i understand why people won´t like the way Steinbeck writes his stories but I think it´s incredible how easy it is to understand everything that is going on. The story itself is incredible, I get why people won´t like this type of stories and I totally respect it!
I can say I might be biased by the fact that as a mexican reader who has family all over california I love seeing the working class being portrayed with the respect and dignity they deserve. It´s my first Steinbeck read and I can´t wait to read more.
Moderate: Blood, Murder, and Child death
Minor: Violence
carrotsmoothie's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Child death and Murder
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Blood