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A review by evmondo
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Who knew the Great Depression could be so depressing. Hideously gorgeous. Gruesomely informative. Hauntingly relevant to American capitalism 100 years later. Immensely powerful work about the necessity of connection, understanding, love, persistence, character, and generosity in the face of overwhelming, violent, and corrupt systemic oppression in a rotting world