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Cup of Gold: A Life of Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer, with Occasional Reference to History
John Steinbeck
3.32 AVERAGE
115 reviews for:
Cup of Gold: A Life of Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer, with Occasional Reference to History
John Steinbeck
3.32 AVERAGE
I honestly expected to absolutely hate Steinbeck's first published novel. I've heard several warnings about how terrible it is. Perhaps these warnings only buoyed my opinion.
Cup of Gold certainly is far from the author's greatest works, but it's probably not his worst. In fact, this one gets off to a decent start as young Henry must grapple with his desire for adventure. His conflict with his parents regarding his future and the subsequent life of servitude were the novel's highlights. It's when "the adventure begins" that the pacing gets wonky and the story starts to drag.
Cup of Gold certainly is far from the author's greatest works, but it's probably not his worst. In fact, this one gets off to a decent start as young Henry must grapple with his desire for adventure. His conflict with his parents regarding his future and the subsequent life of servitude were the novel's highlights. It's when "the adventure begins" that the pacing gets wonky and the story starts to drag.
Fun and fast. Nice to see Steinbeck treat historical figures as characters worthy of humanity and disrespect.
First Steinbeck I've read since Of Mice and Men in high school. I liked most of it until the climax.
I did enjoy the theme of childhood vs. adulthood and greatness. Interesting and I think I agree with it.
I did enjoy the theme of childhood vs. adulthood and greatness. Interesting and I think I agree with it.