Actually it’s tied between “east of eden” and “winter of our discontent”. A quote by the character tom joad at the end of “grapes of wrath” is the basis for this handle though, you nailed it.
I don’t believe I’ve read either. I’ll put those on my list. I’d love to be proven wrong. Usually I’m more into light hearted things, which doesn’t necessarily seem to be Steinbeck’s wheelhouse (I can be sad in real life, after all), but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy more down to earth or down right depressing works.
Well i hope you enjoy them! Steinbeck can “paint” a scene very well imho, i still remember places he evoked in “winter” to this day, and i can promise those two won’t end as badly as “red pony” hahaha (pours one out for red pony)
You know what. I haven’t read him in a very long time. I’ll get back to you. Do you have a favorite? (I’m vetoing The Red Pony.)
Edit: Guessing The Grapes of Wrath. I remember not liking it as a kid. But at least it wasn’t The Red Pony.
Actually it’s tied between “east of eden” and “winter of our discontent”. A quote by the character tom joad at the end of “grapes of wrath” is the basis for this handle though, you nailed it.
No judgin of course art is subjective
I don’t believe I’ve read either. I’ll put those on my list. I’d love to be proven wrong. Usually I’m more into light hearted things, which doesn’t necessarily seem to be Steinbeck’s wheelhouse (I can be sad in real life, after all), but that doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy more down to earth or down right depressing works.
Well i hope you enjoy them! Steinbeck can “paint” a scene very well imho, i still remember places he evoked in “winter” to this day, and i can promise those two won’t end as badly as “red pony” hahaha (pours one out for red pony)