tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758885016471296151.post2867528263574910364..comments2023-10-14T04:24:26.540-07:00Comments on Our Year In Books: The Grapes of WrathCurator Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13703369226599018098noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758885016471296151.post-60129516349929775832010-07-23T09:56:08.499-07:002010-07-23T09:56:08.499-07:00I was lucky enough to pick up a folio society edit...I was lucky enough to pick up a folio society edition of this book for £10 in a charity shop. Im reading east of eden next month so it'll be a little while till I get around to this one.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861424110678889637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758885016471296151.post-77673155330850919372010-07-23T08:21:26.558-07:002010-07-23T08:21:26.558-07:00Looks like the book love for this one is well-dese...Looks like the book love for this one is well-deserved around here. <br /><br />Chelle - I always have a stack of "next" books. In fact this one was on that for a couple weeks, until I took the plunge. He should really get you drawn in by the end of chapter one. <br /><br />Becky - I recommend reading East of Eden or the Grapes of Wrath (both perfect in their own ways). Up next for me is The Red Pony.<br /><br />Friande - Thanks for stopping by and for the compliment. Trepidation not necessary for this one. Pick it up!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989064012373735643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758885016471296151.post-21824770032909309392010-07-23T01:58:48.614-07:002010-07-23T01:58:48.614-07:00You know, I've been putting of reading this bo...You know, I've been putting of reading this book because I thought I wouldn't like it, but this review was exquisite. I think I might put aside my trepidation and pick it up soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758885016471296151.post-22961833061986991912010-07-20T18:56:16.007-07:002010-07-20T18:56:16.007-07:00Great review, I have never read Steinbeck but I wa...Great review, I have never read Steinbeck but I want to soo much! I don't why I haven't by now. I will try and read one by the end of this yearRebecca Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144719070318640603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758885016471296151.post-45699497453970490622010-07-20T12:36:22.197-07:002010-07-20T12:36:22.197-07:00I've got G. of W. sitting on my shelf watiting...I've got G. of W. sitting on my shelf watiting ot be read. I loved East of Eden and Of Mice and Men. The writing and stories are so rich. Anways, great review!Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04506296443676360367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758885016471296151.post-80984208252388053342010-07-20T07:01:58.400-07:002010-07-20T07:01:58.400-07:00Great review. I can honestly say that I've ne...Great review. I can honestly say that I've never read a work of Steinbeck that I didn't absolutely love. East of Eden is my favorite, but Grapes isn't too far behind. And then you have Of Mice and Men and The Pearl, Cannery Row and Tortilla Flats, all great social commentaries (with great characterization) on their own.Patrick (at The Literate Man)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05126952182728811711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758885016471296151.post-41525458523660309972010-07-20T06:55:59.924-07:002010-07-20T06:55:59.924-07:00I KNOW, I actually thought the ending was a little...I KNOW, I actually thought the ending was a little excessive for effect . . . she could have just put it in a cup. But, awesome book!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867744753830511111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758885016471296151.post-40115959243995155742010-07-20T06:17:30.747-07:002010-07-20T06:17:30.747-07:00ohmanilovedthisbook WHEW! I'm so glad you like...ohmanilovedthisbook WHEW! I'm so glad you liked it. Weird ending, though, yes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2758885016471296151.post-72207868753782332992010-07-20T02:33:18.487-07:002010-07-20T02:33:18.487-07:00I totally agree with what you say about not foisti...I totally agree with what you say about not foisting Steinbeck on teenagers. I was put off for years after being forcefed Mice and Men at the age of fourteen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com