The Pearl

18 reviews for The Pearl

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Tanushri Mehra – April 10, 2023

   An amazing, quick read filled with powerful imagery. The themes explored are very relevant.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Anonymous – May 26, 2023

   A captivating story about the dangers of wealth. I was on the edge of my seat!

3. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Anjali Agrawal – June 12, 2023

   This book is short, but contains a large array of human emotion. The ending was abrupt.

4. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Rhea Louis – July 13, 2023

   This book is a cautionary tale about how money and greed can corrupt a person and their values.

5. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Naman Gulati – August 14, 2023

   I found it slow to start, but the second half was gripping. Overall, a good read.

6. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Chetna Joshi – August 30, 2023

   A tragic story that stays with you. Steinbeck’s writing is evocative and beautiful.

7. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Kumar Kartikey – October 17, 2023

   The symbolism is heavy-handed, but the story is still impactful. I enjoyed it.

8. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Shahad Hanan K – December 9, 2023

   A classic for a reason! I was hooked from beginning to end. The pearl’s allure is palpable.

9. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Parteek Jain – May 15, 2024

   The plot felt a bit thin, but the writing is undeniably excellent.

10. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Sneha Kumari – May 24, 2024

    A quick read, but the themes are powerful. Kino’s journey is a stark reminder of human nature.

11. 

    Rated 3 out of 5

    Dhriti Khurana – June 20, 2024

    Steinbeck’s writing is beautiful, but the story is ultimately tragic and quite depressing.

12. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Rajesh Mandal – June 26, 2024

    A chilling story about the corrupting power of greed. Steinbeck’s prose is superb.

13. 

    Rated 3 out of 5

    Pragati Bisht – July 16, 2024

    A sad tale. I didn’t connect with the characters as much as I’d hoped.

14. 

    Rated 3 out of 5

    Joseph Hnunthansang – July 21, 2024

    It was okay. I didn’t love it, but it wasn’t terrible. A bit overrated, in my opinion.

15. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Sahitya Pramod Nahata – August 22, 2024

    Short, but poignant. The Pearl is a reflection on the human condition.

16. 

    Rated 3 out of 5

    Arnav Aggarwal – September 18, 2024

    While well-written, I found the ending somewhat predictable. Still worth reading, though.

17. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Prasanta Basak – October 16, 2024

    I was drawn to the main character. I could feel his pain and desperation, a very intense read.

18. 

    Rated 3 out of 5

    Rimjhim Nigam – December 26, 2024

    I like Steinbeck, but this story felt unfinished. It was dark and left me dissatisfied.