Review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) by Jen K — 09 Aug 2008

Almost as devastating and as superb as the book.

This review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) was written by Jen K on 09 Aug 2008.

The Grapes of Wrath has generally received very positive reviews.

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