The Pearl by John Steinbeck

The Pearl by John Steinbeck — Book Cover

Of Hope and Disillusionment (A Book Review of John Steinbeck’s The Pearl) Although February is a few days over, I’m still on the last stretch of reading John Steinbeck’s works, the previous month’s featured Author of the Month. As a … Continue reading 

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

The Grapes of Wrath — Book Cover

Afflict the Comforted, Comfort the Afflicted (A Book Review of John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath) If it can be said that a work of literature has the potency to afflict the comforted and comfort the afflicted, then I believe … Continue reading 

When Luck Comes Knocking Once Again

Finding this book was the greatest surprise of the day!

Lady luck seems to have left my side whenever I do book hunts these past few days, I said to a good friend via chat yesterday, and every trip to Booksale during the previous weeks yields nada. Seeing the same … Continue reading 

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Lord of the Flies — Book Cover

The Darkness of Man’s Heart (A Book Review of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies) (Author’s note: I’m giving you a fair warning—Spoilers be within.) I believe there’s always the proper time when a book is meant to be read. … Continue reading 

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Of Mice and Men — Book Cover

Paradise Loss (A Book Review of John Steinbeck ‘s Of Mice and Men ) The early 1930s was a time of poverty, homelessness, and pain in America. Families were breaking apart. Violence in the form of labor strikes and an … Continue reading