The Pearl in Never too Late to Read Classics

Sep 06, 2016 Jen from Quebec :0) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites-life-changers, classics-i-ve-read, childhood-reads, school, reading-challenge-books, aty-challenge

Had to read this in 7th grade English class, and loved it even though I am SURE that the main significance/nuances probably went over my head at that age. Having re-read it whilst older, I loved it even more. A short book with a powerful message against ownership/capitalism/private property. In fact, I wish it were longer! SO much packed into such a short novella. WORTH READING, everyone!

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Sep 06, 2016 Jen from Quebec :0) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites-life-changers, school, classics-i-ve-read, aty-challenge, reading-challenge-books, childhood-reads, books-i-ve-been-putting-off, favorites, color-challenge-for-book-covers, copies-i-own

Had to read this in 7th grade English class, and loved it even though I am SURE that the main significance/nuances probably went over my head at that age. Having re-read it whilst older, I loved it even more. A short book with a powerful message against ownership/capitalism/private property.

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Nov 17, 2011 Aurelie rated it liked it

Shelves: classics

I have to admit I was a bit disappointed by The Pearl. I'm not a big fan of Steinbeck, but I had to read this because come on, this is Steinbeck, a classic author of american literature!
The book tells the story of a poor mexican family, who one day discover "The Pearl of The World", a huge pearl that they hope to sell for a big price, to finally have a decent life. Alas, the wealthy sellers are trying to fool the poor family and the Pearl begins to bring bad things upon Kino's family.
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