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thechocolatefinger's review
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Racial slurs, and Death
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racism, Cursing, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Ableism, and Animal death
Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol
grayscale08's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Minor: Abandonment and Alcohol
This book, I think, approaches racism and sexism from a critical point of view. The sole Black character tries explaining racism to the white characters and we see the unfair treatment of him by Curley and his wife. The only woman who plays a role in the story is named “Curley’s wife,” but we see throughout the story that she has her own identity. Steinbeck definitely wasn’t as conscious of racial and gender biases as I would hope, but he approaches discrimination in a way that highlights the hypocrisies of it.book_bear's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wonderful book, but very sad! Definitely not a happy book! :(
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, and Death
Minor: Alcohol and Toxic friendship
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