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The grapes of wrath, (The living library)
I started reading Steinbeck in Middle School with The Pearl and Of Mice and Men, both which were really good. The Grapes of Wrath is a compelling story that reads very easily. Steinbeck uses great language and symbolism. I recommend reading the book and then looking at cliff/book notes. I'm a very good Eng student and understood most of the themes. But the notes help to tie together loose ends, which saves the time of re-reading the novel over and over.Read this book
The grapes of wrath, (The living library)
After all these years and many readings, this is still one of the most astounding and humanistic books in existence. Steinbeck's mastery lives on.
The grapes of wrath, (The living library)
At 42 years of age, I read the "Grapes of Wrath". I was so moved by this book that I can't quit thinking about it. The magnitude of unconditional love which Mrs. Joad displayed for her family was second to none. The world would be a better place if all women were as good as she. This book leaves a lasting impression on its reader. A "Classic" it is!
The grapes of wrath, (The living library)
See how spoiled we are. I know I heard this was one of the Great American Novels, and never read it till now, and found it to be an enormous eye opener to the capatilistic bureaucracy. I became a part of the journey, and I felt the families struggle all the way to California. I was marveled by this book...and recommend it highly.
The grapes of wrath, (The living library)
I chose to listen to this on audio, not because I thought it looked like a good book, but because there wasn't alot to pick from. I'm glad I did, though, as I loved the story. We hear all the time about the dirty 30's and all the hard times (like walking 3 miles to school uphill in a raging blizzard) but this really makes a person appreciate what these people must have gone through. The story tended to move slowly, but that let the reader get to know the Joad family well, especially young Tom Joad. They managed to make do with very little in the way of money or food and yet wouldn't hesitate to share what they had with someone else. It makes a person feel kind of ashamed to think we look into a full refrigerator and still think there's nothing to eat. I was hoping the story would end with a happy Joad family finding a home and work, but that was left up to the reader's imagination. I don't know if John Steinbeck just got tired of writing or what, but the ending left a little to be desired. I was sure they would meet up with their son again, but that probably wasn't a realistic look at how it most likely was then. The book will definitely make me think differently about migrant workers that come into our area. Things may not be quite as bad now as back then, but they probably face many of the same circumstances.
The grapes of wrath, (The living library)
I bought this book on a whim, drawn by the attractive binding and it's reputation as a classic. My friends thought that I was crazy to read it on my own will, and, to tell the truth, I was somewhat hesistant myself to begin such a daunting book. Going in, I was expecting it to be boring.However, as I started to read I found that it was hard to stop. It's not that the story is compelling, but I truly loved the style of writing. Sure, the story is not fast, but from the start I felt as though I was a member of the central family, suffering in their misfortune and rejoicing in their joys. The abundant dialog allowed me to truly discover the character of everyone in the story.I admit that if I were forced to read this for classes, as well as having to contend with 4 other subjects, I would become frustrated at the slow pace. However, for never one moment did I regret my decision to read it. I highly recommend it to anyone who can enjoy the writing stlye.