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Summary: The book was great. It had everything in dept about it.
Review: The book The Pearl by John Steinbeck had a meaning to it that I thought was great. His descrition of the characters to the beliefs they had, it was all great. The struggle and evil of this pearl made the whole book even more interesting. I found that I could read it all over again.
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Summary: Excellent short book
Review: Good on many levels. 1. Interesting engaging story. 2. Deeper story and significance. 3. Culture, family and community. 4. Good Steinbeck intro. 5. For kids or adults. 6. Quick read. If you're looking for an action novel, or a superficial read, this isn't the book for you.
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Summary: " The Pearl " is difficult book for me.
Review: My name is Hitomi Yamazaki. I'm from Nagano in Japan. I'm an ESL student in the Monterey Institute of International Studies. We read " The Pearl " by John Steinbeck in Content class. This book was very, very difficult for me. Because, the book has so many vocabulary words. I don't understand some time and it was difficult reading for me. I read for a long, long time. So I don't hate but I don't love this book. The main characters are Kino, Juana, Coyotito and the Pearl. They are a poor family. They had a problem and they should make money because their baby is sick. The book is difficult. I recommend The Pearl for those interested in understanding the tale of life, but maybe they will need to read it over and over again after so they can enjoy it more.
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Summary: 'The Pearl' was difficult book for me to read
Review: I'm from Seoul in Korea, I'm 19 years old, and I'm studying English in ESL at MIIS. This book was my process of studying. But it was very boring book. So, I give a content of this book 1 star. This book has not only boring story but also a lot of difficult words. This was sad story. In a story, a poor Indian family lived fishing. By the way, one day, unfortunately, a scorpion bit their son. But they just sucked his blood. The doctor, although, pretended not to know them or their son's poor life. However, if they know about their emergency situations accurately, they, at least, could save their little baby. I think, because they did not go for looking for the pearl together. One could have looked for the pearl for money, another could have looked for another doctor, or another person who could help them. Frankly speaking, I don't want to recommend that kind of book, however, if there is a reader who likes this kind of stories, I recommend it. The reason why I don't want to recommend that book is that book is boring and so, a reader who read the book may be tired, in my view. Actually, I don't like reading this book, but this is only my opinion. Thus if you want to read, and you like this book, I recommend reading this book.
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Summary: The Pearl is a story full of meaning! You need to read it!
Review: Hi! My name is Fatima. I am from El Salvador. It is a little country in Central America. I have studied English for two months in The Monterey Institute of International Studies. We have a Steinbeck Class. Recently we finished reading "The Pearl". In my opinion it is a fascinating book. Steinbeck has a big ability to describe the story, the places, the feelings of the characters and the situations; as a result, readers can travel in the story with the characters. The setting of the story is in a small village in Mexico's Peninsula. The main characters are Kino, Juana, Coyotito, Juan Tomas, his wife Apolonia and of course, the pearl. Around them there is a conflict between the evil and the good. The simple life of the characters is interrupted when they find the pearl. Finally, they discovered the true meaning of the pearl. I recommend this book because it is a good example of human values, the importance of family, the culture and the community. Also, I recommend this book to other ESL students because it is a very good story, it has a lot of vocabulary to learn and it is a short book.
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Summary: The pearl shines forever.
Review: I am Naomiki from Japan. Now, I am living in Pacific Grove, and I am studying English as an ESL student in the Monterey Institute of International Studies, California. I have studied English in California for the past three months. I read this book because I am studying English. Moreover, John Steinbeck is very popular in this area where I live now. I like this book very much because the story is very simple. In addition, there are many things to think about. The main characters in this story are a poor fisherman, Kino, and his wife, Juana. The story begins when his baby, Coyotito, is stung by a scorpion. After that, a story filled with sorrow is developed. It could be an emotionally exciting story for readers. I recommend The Pearl for everybody as well as ESL students. I think this is a very suggestive book about life. It might be a little bit difficult for ESL students to read because there are so many difficult words. However, it is worth reading on. When you finish the book, you must be able to find the pearl that shines forever in your heart.
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Summary: A 200 pg. Aesop's fable.
Review: Don't have much time to write, so I'll make it brief- Steinbeck forces you to read the details. If you just skim THE PEARL you'll be left cold and untaught. I recommend you read it very carefully-it's worth it.
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Summary: OK.......
Review: I read this book, again, as a requirement for English. I must say, first off, that it's easy wording and lyrical prose made it quite easy to understand. I'm not sure yet, if I actually "liked" the book, because it was only the first time I read it and usually the meaning appears the second/third time. I think that I might go and get another Steinback, because I certainly liked the way he wrote. Any suggestions, email me:) Melody
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Summary: I read this book as required reading, and didn't like it.
Review: I read the pearl as required summer reading for the ninth grade and must say it was not at all an interesting novel, nor should it be considered a great work. I have always been known as a VERY fast reader, yet the 90 paged Pearl took me 2 weeks. I believe it is simply boring. I do not encourage young readers to read this book, nor old readers for that matter, unless they are trying to fall asleep.
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Summary: Don't Dare Stereotype Teenage Steinbeck Reader
Review: Guess what everyone...Teens like Steinbeck. Thank you FTP (who gave a great review and I am not surprised you liked the book in only "8th grade"). I am 16 years old and have read all of Steinbeck's novels -- with the exception of some non-fiction -- and have enjoyed the richness, the quality, and the profound details of real human beings. Those of you who are stereotyping my generation are probabley reading crap like Grisham and Steel right now. The Pearl is not my favorite Steinbeck book, but it is very good in showing a light theme within the evil of greed. I felt that it was well worth my three hours of reading and was not a waste of time in anyway. If you have never read The Pearl, I would suggest reading Of Mice and Men or The Red Pony, then progress onto The Pearl. One thing about The Pearl is, is that it proves Steinbeck's understanding for culture and socitey and the human being within it, which is how he earned the Noble Prize. It is a simple allegory that can easily identify with America right now, denoting to the fact that American's are greedy and want praise -- and feel as if they can not act as one in society without it. Norman Mailer follows this philosophy within his novels (The Executioner's Song & Tough Guys Don't Dance) by themes of the following nature. It should be able to teach you a harsh lesson about what can happen if you do not manage yourself mentally and physically when coming of sudden wealth. For those who have read the novel, note how Kino was attacted and encountered a mysterious person whom plotted attempted murder, and even how much the towns people respected him even more after the discovery of the "Pearl of the World." If you are planning to read this novel, pay close attention to the social description of the doctors actions in the first, and I believe third chapter, denoting to the time period when Kino's son was on the brink of death and how the doctor lied and refused to treat them, speaking pompously: "...I am not a veterinarian!" Then observe what happens after the pearl is found. Sorry for my long-winded triangle of a review...Read the book with respect...you just might like it...And any comments...my e-mail address is on the top and I would Love to hear from you. Thanks Happen...
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