⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck
| Full Title | The Grapes of Wrath |
|---|---|
| Authors | John Steinbeck |
| Year Published | 2014 |
| Date Read | February 07, 2020 |
| Rating | 4/5 stars |
I think Steinbeck was able to deliver on his promise to “rip a reader’s nerves to rags.” This book did a great job of creating emotional investment in the characters for me, which (especially as someone who doesn’t read a ton of fiction) is pretty key to the novel’s enjoyment. I also saw parallels between the experience of sharecroppers and what we see today among migrant workers and those without a home. I’d generally recommend this to someone that is prepared for a lengthy/depressing read (clocks in just over 21 hours in audiobook form).