A review by quakeherself
The Pearl by John Steinbeck

dark emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

absolutely loved this novella i think the writing was gorgeous the themes and morals of the story were conveyed brilliantly and although the book was bleak and dark i think steinbeck’s commentary on systemic oppression, greed, paranoia, etc were so well-done