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A review by jedore
The Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck
5.0
This book cemented John Steinbeck into place as one of my favorite authors. His character development is rarely matched, the issues he writes about are timeless, and I would argue his writing is perfect. Apparently, the judges for the Nobel Prize agreed!
Though written in the middle of last century, The Winter of Our Discontent is totally relevant to today’s reader. Ethan Allen Hawley struggles with the repercussions of being good in a capitalistic society that rewards the use of people as stepping stones. On a much more simplistic level, I have brought up many of the observations and frustrations with what one must to do to get ahead in this world...and have felt what Ethan felt at times.
Read it. You’ll be better for it.
Though written in the middle of last century, The Winter of Our Discontent is totally relevant to today’s reader. Ethan Allen Hawley struggles with the repercussions of being good in a capitalistic society that rewards the use of people as stepping stones. On a much more simplistic level, I have brought up many of the observations and frustrations with what one must to do to get ahead in this world...and have felt what Ethan felt at times.
Read it. You’ll be better for it.