For people who have read his books--do you recommend his books to me?
And if so--which one(s)??
2007-09-24 12:52:49 · 8 answers · asked by moonii 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I read East of Eden in high school and more recently read the Grapes of Wrath, I really enjoyed both of them and would recommend either.
2007-09-24 12:57:51 · answer #1 · answered by scooter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I highly recommend his books. As far as Im concerned he is the greatest American author of his generation. Read Mice and Men, East of Eden, The Grapes of Wrath, and so on...you wont be sorry.
2007-09-24 20:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by badkat423 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read The Pearl and Of Mice And Men. I really didn't care for either, but if you're going to read one of his books on your own time I'd go with The Pearl, only because you're less likely to encounter it in school so it would be a good way to broaden your literary horizons.
2007-09-25 00:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by Caitlin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amazingly, I was never required to read any Steinbeck in school. Nevertheless, my interest in Arthurian tales led me to the gem found in this list:
http://www.life-after-harry-potter.com
It's not complete (he died before he finished it), but it is nearly so, and the work as it stands is absolutely fantastic. He was attempting to modernize Mallory's Le Morte de Arthur, and even unfinished, he succeeded famously.
Who knew JS wrote about such interesting topics?
Jim, http://www.jimpettis.com/wheel/
2007-09-27 01:07:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Grapes of Wrath- his best by far. but avoid The Red Pony- it was a really bad book of his.
2007-09-24 20:57:13 · answer #5 · answered by dragonflyy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The grapes of Wrath is agreat book.
2007-09-24 20:03:25 · answer #6 · answered by John C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend his books. "Cannery Row" and "Of Mice And Men.
2007-09-24 20:05:28 · answer #7 · answered by Dermot K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
red pony
2007-09-24 20:00:51 · answer #8 · answered by bambammc24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋