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In Dubious Battle

John Steinbeck

Start date: March 1, 2021

Finish date: March 31, 2021

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Apr 06, 2020 Chrissie rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2020-read, usa, audible-uk, unions, classics, hf

Maybe I am being too stingy with my stars here, maybe the book deserves five! This is one of Steinbeck’s best.

The ending is perfect. There is not a misstep taken. The distrust that has been mounting adds a pinch of ambiguity, not concerning (view spoiler). The pinch of ambiguity adds a superb touch to an e ...more

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Jul 09, 2022 Laura rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-2022, american-fiction, e-books, fiction-20th-century

Another intense book which is very characteristc in all Steinbeck's books. This book does not break this rule.

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Sep 28, 2017 Kelly_Hunsaker_reads ... rated it really liked it

Shelves: classics

I have run out of things to say about John Steinbeck... and I am unable to review his books without talking about him. I do so often in other books by other authors but have been unable to separate the man from the book. I love him. I love his books. I find his stories to be smart, intricate, deep, warm, loving, and truly empathetic. He doesn't write with sympathy for the plight of the poor. He is truly an empath and I can feel it in each story I read.

This one is not among my favorite Steinbeck ...more

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Feb 07, 2023 Karen rated it really liked it

I read this in high school. I remember liking it, but I had forgotten the story. There are some really good discussions in this book, that make this book worth reading.

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