Scan barcode
the_ash37's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Cursing, Ableism, Animal death, Gun violence, Murder, Racism, Grief, Violence, Racial slurs, Death, and Mental illness
emileesbooks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Gun violence, Murder, and Ableism
readwithsophsx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Animal death, Gun violence, Death, Racism, Murder, and Racial slurs
m1nature's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Animal cruelty, Racial slurs, and Racism
marenm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Classism, Gun violence, Sexism, Ableism, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Cursing, Animal cruelty, Gaslighting, Murder, and Physical abuse
Minor: Rape and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
fiveredhens's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Animal death, Ableism, Gun violence, and Misogyny
nagoatsis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Murder, Animal death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Death, Racial slurs, and Violence
s1dn37's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Mental illness
Moderate: Gun violence
ada_elisabeth'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
3.0
The first time I read this book was about two years ago, way back in middle school. When I read it then, nearly every teacher who saw me reading commented on how much they had loved the book. I didn't understand then what had made them enjoy it, and after two years, a reread, and much reflection, I still don't understand.
Unlike many other classics, this story is pretty easy to understand; it doesn't feature a confusing message hidden behind layers of weirdly specific words, it doesn't speculate about the future, and the meaning is made evident within the first few pages. However, that didn't make it an enjoyable read. It feels unnecessary in twenty-first century curriculum, and it's one of those rare books that manages to be both sad and not good. Steinbeck's opinion may have been a little more nuanced or at least relevant in the 1930s, but I fail to see the importance of this novella in 2023.
I will admit, the end made me a little sad this time around. I wasn't crying, wasn't even on the verge of tears, but the hopelessness of the entire situation kind of got me. I hate to think about how the other people in Honors English 10 Block 1 are doing, because they were crying when
In any case, my rating remains the same: 3/5 stars. The American Dream was a scam all along.
Graphic: Animal death, Racism, and Gun violence
the_harlequin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Violence, Toxic friendship, Religious bigotry, Racism, Sexism, Murder, Misogyny, Death, Racial slurs, Physical abuse, and Gun violence
Moderate: Grief, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Cursing, Bullying, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Stalking, Classism, and Confinement