The Grapes of Wrath

Written by John Steinbeck

A book for readers in grades 9 and up reviewed by Patrick

        

The Grapes of Wrath is a story about how a family of tenant farmers, the Joads, have to leave their home in Oklahoma during the Great Depression. Because Oklahoma was covered in dust and experiencing a drought, most of its farmers were struggling to make money. The Joad family decides to move to California to get their lives back on track, but face hardships and struggles along the way.

 

I did not enjoy The Grapes of Wrath because the old Southern slang that was used was difficult to read. The book was also very boring at times, making it difficult to pay attention to detail. Additionally, it was filled with unnecessary details that had nothing to do with the storyline.