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trouserstrousers's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kivt's review against another edition
4.0
Mac did nothing wrong. Great book aside from Steinbeck's virulent, petty misogyny.
whimsicalmeerkat's review against another edition
3.0
Very good. From the beginning, I considered this one of Steinbeck's lesser works when it comes to the characters. In some ways, I would still say that, but the last half is every bit as heart wrenching and compelling as The Grapes of Wrath or Of Mice and Men. The ending was incredibly well executed. From the standpoint of putting forward his view of the world, this is equally as strong as the Grapes of Wrath if not more so. Definitely worth the read, if you have the time.
bigaaal's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
frostap's review against another edition
3.0
Something about IDB just didn't work for me. Maybe it was that I found Mac reprehensible and Jim robotically obedient?? Not Steinbeck's best, but a telling look at the Depression-era dynamics of fruit worker strikes (as always).
marschwartz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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? Yes
5.0
jackmchenry's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0