Another one of Steinbeck’s looks at the clash between human kindness and money, though it’s not as heavy hitting as Grapes of Wrath.
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Beautiful, effective prose
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Feels a bit familiar if you know previous Steinbeck’s works
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Interesting, likable, profound characters
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Solid, profound story about a kind man’s struggle in the world ruled by money
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Thought-provoking on life and human nature
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