A review by lafate
The Red Pony by John Steinbeck

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

This is not Steinbeck's happiest book. Still love his writing. There's a boy and a pony, and the book isn't long. It might not be my favorite of his work, but I'm trying to get to all his published work.