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Summary: steinbeck's lesser is still more.
Review: I disagree with the opinion that this work should stand as Steinbeck's finest. I do not call this work a poor one; in some ways, it begs to be argued, it does stand out as a master-work. But it suffers fundamentally, that is, instinctively. In effect, Ethan Hawley has too many instincts that we find to be right (a heavy-handed, narrative utilitarianism not so insistent in Steinbeck's best work), but that are actually wrong (and morally wrong -- narrative epiphanies -- but, curiously, convictions of Ethan's long before his present woes in the novel). But some will say it is the point! That Ethan, to satisfy his worldly instincts, ignored his moral ones. If it is then the ending is appropriate but nothing more, the novel a long-going morality tale. I do not call it as simple as that. Yet, In the meantime, is Steinbeck-on-canvas reaching frantically for his old colors, finding them gone primary, and, as if by persistence alone, gamely imitating the best, life-colored attributes of his own far-previous writing -- his brilliant ability to create life-blood characters and a setting that a meaningful narrative, like seconds, can move carelessly through. I do not fault him! His book is thematically ambitious and thus rewarding -- untrustworthy dialogue and character devlopment/correspondence, notwithstanding. A person that I know and whose opinions are valid disagreed with me outright, so it could be that I am projecting here. But I urge you to read anything Steinbeck has written from say, mid thirties to mid-forties (b.1902), and compare it, in texture and tone of voice, to this, his late novel of the finance quandary. I really think you will note a difference.
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Summary: The question is still valuable
Review: Only bad thing in that book is atempt to answer the question. May be it is the most powerful of all Steinbeck books. May be only one of them, where author do not really know the answer. Of course, he is trying to answer. While Dostoevsky in same situation forced his hero to commit murder, Steinbeck forces world to teach hero a lesson. But he have enough taste to live hero with gains from his crime.
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Summary: Steinbeck = Literary Genius
Review: In an example of what great writing can be, Steinbeck has created a modern morality tale of sorts. In it their are no "good" or "bad" guys, just people who are the victims of their own demons and desires. No one comes out a clear winner...but then does anyone in real life?
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Summary: Winter of our discontent
Review: I love this book. I am only 16 and still in high school and my incredable english teacher made us read of mice and men and I loved it so much i went and read this it is stienbeck is now my favorite author his work is just amazing if you have more than 2 brain cell you can grasp the feelings he is trying to express. my only problem is that every book he writes ends with every one dead? what is that about?
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Summary: Worth Reading
Review: I recently listened to a Steinbeck book for the first time on an audio book. I liked it a lot so I went to my own bookshelf where I have several Steinbeck books (all unread), one being the Winter of our Discontent. I had started to read it in high school years ago but never finished it. I found The Winter of Our Discontent to be interesting and thought provoking. If you're thinking about whether to read it or not, my suggestion is read it. I think you'll find it worth the read.
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Summary: this is an incredible book
Review: i was amazed by this short steinbeck novel. it is simutaneously entertaining and thought-provoking. This story of the moral, emotional and psychological journey of Ethan Allen Hawley leaves the reader inspecting their own understanding of themself. The dialogue is at times witty and light and at the same time laden with meaning. I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it.
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Summary: A big disappointment
Review: As one who loved The Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men, I was excited to revisit Steinbeck after quite a few years. Reading this book was simply painful. I didn't like the characters, the prose seemed to drag, and it just didn't ring true. I never accepted the premise, that Ethan would change from a good and decent man to a deceitful one who turned on his friends and colleagues. Most of all, I didn't care what happened! There was the occasional brilliant phrase but I was so bored that I could barely appreciate it. I must have read a different novel than all of your other reviewers.
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Summary: Underrated and Outstanding
Review: While The Winter of Our Discontent may not be the most well-known of Steinbeck's works, it certainly is one of the best. The easy, fluid style with which he writes makes the book an outstanding choice for casual reading.
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Summary: Brilliant
Review: This novel is amazing. The way Steinbeck shows the thoughts of Ethan Allen Hawley is wonderful. The look into the human mind makes this book a classic.
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Summary: a great bok that makes you think.
Review: This was my first Steinbeck novel and it was amazing. It real made me think about what I believe. It's so realistic and anyone that has opinions on life should read this book. You'll love it.
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