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The Grapes of Wrath (Centennial Edition)
from Penguin (Non-Classics)

Customer Review:

As a former resident of California, I was often shocked on how the locals treated the Mexicans. After working all day, some were paid virtually nothing, and some were actually paid nothing. And because they couldn't complain to the government they were just "out of luck." This book addresses that... more info

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4.5 / 5.0

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Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck Centennial Edition)
from Penguin

Customer Review:

Before I begin my criticisms, I will mention that my focus of this review is not on my personal preferences regarding characterizations, settings, themes, authors, etc. I understand that I cannot expect all authors to write a story that I personally enjoy and can relate to. Even if the subject... more info

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4.5 / 5.0

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East of Eden
from Penguin (Non-Classics)

Customer Review:

I read this book once a year and have for the last 20 years. Each time I read it I find something new. The characters are deep, the story is classic, good vs evil.

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4.5 / 5.0

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The Pearl
from Penguin (Non-Classics)

Customer Review:

I love this book but wish Penguin would put a bit more effort into a decent binding job. Charging $9.00 for a slim paperback that will often not survive a single reading in the hands of one of my students seems excessively high.

Customer Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

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