steinbeck ate this & left no crumbs 💅🏾 

the last time i read anything from steinbeck was back in 12th grade (which was 7 years ago). i loved “the grapes of wrath,” “east of eden”, and “of mice and men.” 

and i’m so happy that i loved this little gem. it’s so short but beyond powerful. it explores war, invasion, and the fierceness of human nature in such a refreshing way. i’m not a fan of war stories (they bore me) but THIS? masterpiece. the writing style was simple yet vivid. how steinbeck was able to flesh out all the characters in just over 100 pages is beyond words. truly amazed. the vibes were also immaculate. think war but cozy small town feels.

it’s a perfect balance between character-driven and plot-driven. i thought this book was really good. the story did end abruptly & now i’m so mad that i will never know what happens 😭😭

this is definitely a story i would love to come back to. 10/10 recommend.