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Have you read any of Steinbeck's other stuff? BlackAdder Send a noteboard - 12/11/2010 09:47:12 PM
I usually read sci-fi and fantasy. It's been years since I stepped out of that comfort zone. I want to try it because my friend recommended it and he also reads sci-fi and fantasy. I just don't think that a Depression Era story will keep my attention. Is it worth the try? I know it's a freakin' classic and I'm like the last person on Earth to read it.

Grapes of Wrath is not really the same. I really like his other works a lot more. None of them are upbeat, of course, so if that's what you're expecting, Steinbeck is not for you.
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My friend's sister let me borrow The Grapes of Wrath. It's not my niche. j-whitt987 - 11/11/2010 01:41:11 PM 1097 Views
I mentioned it as one of the books I hate, so I'm not exactly unbiased. Tom - 11/11/2010 02:54:03 PM 809 Views
I've really dug Steinbeck up to this point. Panorphaeon - 12/11/2010 03:21:17 AM 774 Views
I agree with Tom. Jacob - 11/11/2010 03:01:46 PM 714 Views
I'm jumping on the bandwagon as well. I would go for something else instead. *NM* RandAllThor - 11/11/2010 09:49:55 PM 345 Views
Is it worth the try? That depends. Palatine - 11/11/2010 05:00:18 PM 786 Views
That's a terrible attitude. Tom - 11/11/2010 06:09:23 PM 773 Views
agreed. *NM* LadyLorraine - 12/11/2010 03:52:42 AM 333 Views
Yes, in general, you're right. Palatine - 12/11/2010 06:00:32 PM 770 Views
Re: Gaps - 12/11/2010 04:47:21 AM 821 Views
Re: Gaps - 12/11/2010 01:36:37 PM 798 Views
Of course it is worth the try Camilla - 12/11/2010 04:46:36 PM 716 Views
Have you read any of Steinbeck's other stuff? BlackAdder - 12/11/2010 09:47:12 PM 914 Views
Travels with Charley is upbeat. Tom - 13/11/2010 02:22:54 PM 729 Views
How prone to depression are you? Tashmere - 13/11/2010 01:46:27 AM 737 Views
Re: Actually, I sometimes read this book to make me feel better. Danae al'Thor - 24/12/2010 10:47:08 PM 735 Views
Re: All these people telling you not to read it means you should read it! *NM* Gaps - 13/11/2010 01:45:15 PM 353 Views
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