A review by coffeewithcut
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

adventurous challenging dark informative reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I mean. I tried. I really, really tried to read this novel and give it five stars without hesitation. I loved the thought behind it, I am aware of the theme's (and the novel's) importance both within world literature and American history. But getting towards the end cost me a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. Perhaps in ten years, I will revisit this novel and find the genius in it, but I suppose my current mental state went against me this time.