Showing how money is the root of all evil, Steinbeck delivers a poignant tale. In his retelling of a Mexican folktale, Steinbeck tells the tale of a fisherman named Kino who finds the pearl of the world on one of his dives. John Steinbeck's chilling novella The Pearl is the short story selection in the group catching up on classics for January 2017. I was correct! Many key scenes occur at or in the ocean, and reading this while my toes were in the surf added so much to the atmosphere.ĭo yourself a favor and take a quiet afternoon, get away to somewhere (a beach if possible), and read The Pearl. I picked this book now because I am on vacation in Hatteras, NC, and the locations along the sea seemed like they would blend well with my surroundings. Many of us think our life would be perfect if we won the lottery, but I think all of us could benefit from the lessons in this story. It is a tale of greed and how people around wealth or who come upon sudden wealth are affected. The Pearl is very short but very amazing. Every word, every description, every plot point, every twist - perfect! All my experiences with his writings have been fantastic. I picked this book now because I am on vacation in Hatteras, NC, and the lo Steinbeck does it again. Every word, every description, every plot point, every twist - perfect! The Pearl is very short but very amazing. You must want it just enough, and you must be very tactful with Gods or the gods. If you are looking for a short story about family and hardships, would recommend you reading this one. And Steinbeck's writing is always emotional and I think most people who take the time to read this story will enjoy it. A very fast-paced story that involved a man's family into conflict once he found a precious item that could solve all his problems but that item only ended up creating new ones. Poverty, greed, sorrow This book was incredibly strong in its ability to make readers ponder upon their own lives by pushing the limits of issues like poverty. If you are loo The Pearl by John Steinbeck Be the first to contribute! Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Synopsis submission guide.The Pearl by John Steinbeck Poverty, greed, sorrow This book was incredibly strong in its ability to make readers ponder upon their own lives by pushing the limits of issues like poverty. It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet. Amidst the battle to secure a bright future for his family, Kino comes to the cold realization that in order to achieve his dreams, he may have to make life's ultimate sacrifice. However, despite his best intentions, the peasant is soon engulfed by greed, envy and betrayal as many suitors strive to get their hands on the glistening jewel. But when things do not turn out as simply as the pearl diver anticipates, the initially hopeful story takes on tragic undertones, and becomes a warning about the destructive forces of jealousy and greed that can often accompany wealth.īased on John Steinbeck's classic novel, The Pearl is the story of Kino, an impoverished diver whose life is changed forever when he discovers "the pearl of the world." Confident that the gem will bring him wealth and respect, Kino seeks a better existence for himself and his community. Starring Richard Harris and Lukas Haas, this adaptation of the classic novel by John Steinbeck tells the tale of a poor Mexican pearl diver who finds a valuable pearl that promises to end all his family's struggles. A poor Mexican diver finds a priceless pearl that will change his impoverished family's future, if he can fend off his own greed and the people trying to take advantage of him.
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