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After reading THE PEARL, by John Steinbeck, I realized it was an interesting novella. In fact, hats off to Steinbeck for his extraordinary writing style and vivid word choice! However, this novel could have been greatly improved. Even though the advanced areas, such as dynamics, were very well expressed, the basics needed to be enhanced. I think it only deserved a 4 or 5/10, to be generous.
Ideally, ninety pages were not enough to make a clear, concise plot. The story needed to emphasize the dramatic (significant) scenes, such as when Coyotito, Kino’s infant son, was shot by a hunter from the bottom of a mountain. After that tragic event, it was inevitable that the pearl was truly “evil.” Despite Kino’s efforts to make his life better using the pearl, it turned out to be fatal. That scene, along with many others, was crucial to establish the mood, tone, emotion, and most importantly, the message.
Although the main lesson was meant to teach children about how greed and avarice can lead to dire consequences, it was very indecisive. I felt this was obscured throughout the story, and the basic plot would have made more sense if I had known about it earlier in the book, rather than at the end. Also, I sense the wrong lesson was shown. I have perceived the story (moral in a sense) as a poor man striving and struggling, but continuing to lose. An analogy would be one step forward, two steps back. I understand Steinbeck is NOT a fan of HAPPY ENDINGS, but he can only go so far with the story to ensure the right lesson is projected at the reader. I felt Steinbeck went too far, and he made the ending unsatisfying for the reader.
I see where Steinbeck is trying to go with this; however the purpose seemed very indecisive and my overall feelings of THE PEARL were not satisfied. Although there were some strong points, majority of the book could have been better. I felt slightly disappointed with John Steinbeck and his novella. From the entertainment and pure amusement view, this novella is actually satisfying. Yet, through an analytical and purposeful view, this is not the book to read. I would recommend this for readers who have some free time on their hands.
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review of The Pearl:
" The Pearl, written by John Steinbeck, is full of deep emotion and realistic situations. I enjoyed reading this book, and I believe that Steinbeck has an extraordinarily vivid writing style. I have never read a book in which an author can expl...more "
" The Pearl, written by John Steinbeck, is full of deep emotion and realistic situations. I enjoyed reading this book, and I believe that Steinbeck has an extraordinarily vivid writing style. I have never read a book in which an author can expl...more "
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