heatheronthego 's review for:

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

3.5

challenging dark emotional informative sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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A tough read, tragically sad. I’d read it about 35 years ago, but only remembered the final minute. This book about westward migration and farm work is a classic for a reason. It’s very well written. Too much of a mood downer for me. Looking forward to lighter fare next.