Comments on Wellington Road: The Grapes of Wrath.

Kia ora, I bought my wife a copy of this wonderfu...

2010-01-31T12:49:09.590+13:00

Kia ora,
I bought my wife a copy of this wonderful book for Christmas. Having just reread it myself it does make me wonder if there is not some sort of new dynamic shift underway in America, and eslewhere. The central theme for me in Steinbecks novel is the emergence of women as the best equipped to deal with the new world, as in Ma's quiet strength in holding the family together, or Rosasharn giving the gift of life to a straving man at the end. What is there that will emerge now. Great thoughtful post.
Cheers,
Robb

I think I'm going to read The Road now.

2010-01-30T06:11:05.883+13:00

I think I'm going to read The Road now.

I've been reluctant to read The Road. Glad you...

2010-01-29T15:14:02.440+13:00

I've been reluctant to read The Road. Glad you reviewed it for me.

I haven't read it since high school, but I rec...

2010-01-29T15:11:44.407+13:00

I haven't read it since high school, but I recall it well and you make some interesting parallels to what's happening now.

I'm not sure I'd want to read it three tim...

2010-01-29T14:07:24.766+13:00

I'm not sure I'd want to read it three times, but I'm certainly glad I read it once. Ironically, I used to cross up Great Gatsby and Grapes of Wrath in my mind. Couldn't get two more diverse stories. But there you have it. My head's hard drive has holes in it. :)

Cheers,

SLC