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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “There is not enough I can say about Steinbeck. I adore him. This book in particular along with Cannery Row are my absolute favorites. The characters are crude but loveable.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Tortilla Flat is about a group of drunken slackers and their friendship with each other. When Danny inherits a house, one by one, all his friends end up moving in with him, and although they have nothing, they somehow manage to take care of each other’s basic needs.
Amanda L wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I wasn’t fond of any of the characters at first, but by the middle of the book, they had grown on me. The strength of their friendship with each other and the simple, free lives they lead are really touching and nostalgic. It’s definitely not one of Steinbeck’s best books, but it comes together quite nicely by the end.”“Funny, yet insightful. This is definitely a gem. ”
Bill C wrote this review Saturday, November 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I'm just at the beginning but for now it's interesting”
Hristo G wrote this review Tuesday, November 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Tortilla Flat was a great book because it went into detail about the small community. Some of its themes were wealth/poor, trust, and most importantly, friendship. As a young reader, I probably missed some details in the book or misunderstood some parts. The only problem with Tortilla Flat is that the book was mostly complied stories about Danny and his friends, with no main conflict. In some parts the book lacked direction and the chapters, read out of order, would still make sense.
Parker S wrote this review Tuesday, October 27 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
All in all, it is a good book to read because it is told with great narration about the simple lives of the poor people of Tortilla Flat.”
“Not my favorite Steinbeck but still it IS John Steinbeck and he is a wonderful writer.”
Connie W wrote this review Thursday, October 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book didn't leave a great mark on my memory of books, but it did impress something upon me because I would like to read it again...”
Ash M wrote this review Sunday, October 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Steinbeck is just good stuff. Loved the characterization of these motley "knights" and the humanity of their interactions. A strong sense of empathy peeks from beneath the leathery skins of these characters and left me satisfied turning the last page. Good classic lit. ”
Amy R wrote this review Friday, October 9 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Haven't finished
James M wrote this review Sunday, July 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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“Not one of my favorites but still well written.”
Bianca D wrote this review Monday, July 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
