The Pearl
First published in 1947, John Steinbeck's parable is a literary jewel.Kino is a Mexican pearl-fisher in the Gulf of California. When he and his wife, Juana, have a baby, their joy is complete . . . until the infant is bitten by a scorpion. Kino finds a great pearl worth a fortune, far more than...
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First published in 1947, John Steinbeck's parable is a literary jewel.Kino is a Mexican pearl-fisher in the Gulf of California. When he and his wife, Juana, have a baby, their joy is complete . . . until the infant is bitten by a scorpion. Kino finds a great pearl worth a fortune, far more than enough to pay the doctor needed to save the baby's life, but it brings only tragedy and evil to his family. A masterpiece of American literature.
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Format: audiobook
ISBN:
9780142429204 (0142429201)
Publish date: June 29th 2011
Publisher: Penguin
Edition language: English
Review to come later when I've thought more about it...
I found the style rather forced, and the overflowing didactism wouldn't have gone well even if I could agree with the message. Which is, let me tell you: don't try to better yourself, if you were born poor and without education don't try for an education for your kids, 'cause for that you need money...
TW: domestic violence Wow, Steinbeck doesn't pull punches. I did not see that ending coming. This is a short novel (87 pages) that was creepy, dark, and thrilling. I have so much to say, but since it is a short novel, I don't want to give away the entire book. Yeah, this is probably one of the b...
This book is a reminder of what really matters most in life.It shows how greed can take over a person's life;how material possessions can change people.How strong is your integrity? Your belief? Your happiness?Would it change you?
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