A review by apryls
The Long Valley by John Steinbeck

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

My man does not miss. 

...ok, he missed in "Saint Katy the Virgin" (which is about a vicious pig that becomes a saint....yep), but one bizarre, 10-page story only results in a half-star reduction. Most of the stories were beautifully written and powerful.