Review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) by Calvin C — 29 Feb 2012

Man, does John Steinbeck love his migrant workers... 620.

This review of The Grapes of Wrath (1940) was written by Calvin C on 29 Feb 2012.

The Grapes of Wrath has generally received very positive reviews.

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