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The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
5.0
challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Some language is offensive and dated, but this book is a classic for good reason. Feels like the current population growth model of capitalism that left us with the housing crisis. Wild to see the trap laid in the 30s against migrant farmers. Unions or bust. Solidarity forever.