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Joanne G.
Jan 01, 2009 rated it did not like it
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I'm sure this is a classic I should like, but I found it oppressively depressing. My rating of one star should not cast aspersions on Steinbeck's writing ability; instead, it merely reflects for my distaste in reading such a bleak tale. ...more
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Tango
Aug 14, 2012 rated it it was amazing
At just 84 pages this is a powerful little book, easily read in one session. So many important messages, but never preachy. Steinbeck is a brilliant writer and a favourite of mine.
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