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Summary: Excellent Piece of Literature
Review: the trials and tribulations with the Joad family seemed so real. you are able to image everything that is happening as if it really could have occurred. highly recommended for anyone. may be hard to understand at first, but continue on, you will not be disappointed.
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Summary: Worthy of even 1 star?!!!!!
Review: This book was one of the slowest books I have ever read. Save your money and your time, by not reading this book.
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Summary: It SUCKED
Review: This book is sooooooo boring. Discription after discription. I fell asleep on it about 6 times. I reccommend that nobody read this horrible book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: A Brilliant Peice of Literature!!!
Review: This book, was slow reading at first but the way that John Steinbeck portrays themes through the memebers of the Joad family is an extremly fine knit work. This book was flawless, It opens your eyes to the immense desperation of the time. If a book can change you life, this one will. It makes you realize what you have, and take for granted. Even something as simple as a toilet, a place to stay and food to eat. The themes that are portryed in this novel are strong and clear, I recomend this book to anyone who has an open mind and a love for literature. But to truly understand it, you need to read between the lines and analyze it every step of the way.
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Summary: Well Written but Idiotic
Review: The reading of this book was not tedious, but the stupidity of the family was
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Summary: I can't even image their level of dispair
Review: Without question one of the best books I have ever read. An unbelievable story of dirt poor, yet very proud people who made their way with odds against them everyday of their life. I can't wait to read other books by Steinbeck. I would recommend this book to anyone who appreciates superb literature and wants to view an era of America that was truly tragic.
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Summary: A good book, but Tedious read!!
Review: I have to disagree with most of the reviews on this page. The book is no great American novel but it is not piece of sh*t either. I had to read this book for my 11th grade AP English class and in general I like the book. It has strong themes, great characters and lots of symbolism. The Grapes of Wrath is more important as a political work that gives an overview of the Great Depression than as a literary one. The details do get very tedious. I had to read some chapters twice because I kept forgeting who the characters were. Once the Joads start their journey all the characters tend to blend together, especially the male characters. Steinbeck also tried to throw a few to many symbols in. It got so bad that I got a headache trying to find the deeper meaning in Tom using his own urine to heal a cut. In the end though all you can do is get through it. I doubt very much theres an American highschool student who hasn't read this book> Whether you liked it or you hated you must see Dorothea Lang's pictures. They really give face to the characters.
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Summary: Quality Reading!
Review: This is a wonderful book describing the hard times during the dust bowl and the depression. This book demonstrates the concepts of the "family first" mentality as well as the "survival of the fittest". After reading this book, I feel very appreciative for the things I have.
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Summary: A Total Classic!!!
Review: I am a 15 year old high school sophomore in an advanced english class. We had to read this book for school, but I finished it in less than 3 hours. It was one of the best books I have ever read! The symbolism of the turtle's struggle and how it planted new life with the seed in it's shell was so significant of the Joad's struggles! I have read so much of Steinbecks work, and this was first rate material! Next to Of Mice and Men, this is his best novel that I have read.
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Summary: Human despair leads to acts of love and of violence
Review: While on the road, the Joads encounter much that challenges their concept of brotherly love. They are expertly placed in situations where they are forced to make critical value judgments that will impact upon their self concepts for their lives. These circumstances and experiences are so real to the reader that he or she cannot help but to be affected as well. Was ever a more touching scene written than when Rose of Sharon climbsout of her deserved despair to nourish the beleagured stranger? Superb
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