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Title: Still can't compare to Grapes of Wrath
Review: I hadn't read this book in years and years, so I just picked it up again recently. I have to admit, I didn't enjoy it as much the second time around. And it is not as good as "Grapes of Wrath" or "Of Mice and Men." Still, even though it is not Steinbeck's best, it is better than most books I have read in my life (were this by any other author, it probably would have gotten five stars). I thought the story was captivating, and I didn't want to stop reading. I just loved the characters, even though they are a bit one-dimensional. The book often alludes to the Bible, but don't worry about missing the hidden themes, Steinbeck lays them all out in the open. If I have one major complaint, it would be that the ending lacked drama. Other than that, this is Steinbeck at his near best.
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