The Pearl

A Classic

The Pearl is a classic by the excellent writer, John Steinbeck. A simple story, yet filled with dramatic characters and events that kept me flipping the pages. One of the best aspects of The Pearl is the writing. John Steinbeck's writing is untouchable and classic. I loved the Pearl and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a classic book that shows culture and the value of materials and wealth over love.

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Bad

I didnt like it..... it was stupid when coyotito had to die. I mean why couldnt kino pay back for his sin instead of having his baby die?

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

I enjoyed it for the most part

In the book The Pearl by John Steinbeck, the main character Kino faces a dilemma after finding a pearl in the ocean. Kino and his wife live in a little village and, one day while diving, Kino spots something shiny stuck on a rock. Kino realizes it is a pearl and he chips it off of the rock. At first Kino didnt believe that there would really be a pearl in such a shell, but sure enough he opens it up and sees the pearl inside. The news spreads around the village and every one wants to see it. Village members, including friends of the family, are willing to do anything to get their hands on this pearl because of the wealth and power it would potentially bring them. Soon after the discovery Kino's son, Coyotito, is stung by a scorpion and soon becomes ill and Kino and his wife take him to the doctor in the city. When the guard at the gate sees the family approaching, he tells them the doctor is not there. The guard says this beacuse he sees that Kino will have no way of paying the doctor, until Kino tells him about the pearl. The doctor goes to Kino's house and "cures" Coyotito. After everyone has heard about the pearl Kino begins hearing things stirring in the night next to his hut and goes out to see what is causing the noise. This occurs twice in the story, and both times, Kino comes back covered in blood. Juanita, Kino's wife, knows that the pearl is no good and may even be evil. One night Juanita becomes so fed up with the pearl that she takes it and tries to throw it back into the ocean but Kino was driven by anger and beats her when he sees this happeneing. Overall, there are lots of tragic incidents in this story and the pearl brings nothing but problems, pain, death and the loss of family itself. The theme I see fit for this story is that basically, money and power can drive you to go to impossible measures, and that in the end, it isnt worth all of the strain it causes a person.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Stuped

Stuped book never get it

2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

Steinbeck is one of my favorite authors.

The Pearl is an excellent tale--one of my favorites. It's a simple classic that explores the depths of man's darkest nature. The protagonist, Kino, is a young, poor pearler in tune with family and nature, but a tragic event exemplifies his discontent with life's meager offering for his oppressed little village. Kino's luck dramatically improves when he finds the Pearl of the World. Yet the Pearl summons the evil spirit of mankind, instead of bringing the fortune Kino desires. Kino subsequently becomes suspicious of almost everyone, including his loving wife, for those who covet the Pearl will do anything to steal it. Will Kino successfully protect his family and sell the Pearl before those who covet it catch him? Is he willing to risk everything to improve his stake in life?

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Not the biggest fan

Why does the most innocent person in the book always have to die? It's just too sad.

1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

So so, but good

You can really feel the book. There are some parts where you say oh i got to go on, but there are some that you say is so boring. To me it wasnt that bad.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Yet another Steinbeck classic

I have to say that the more I read Steinbeck, the more this man is quickly becoming one of if not my favorite author. The story is the definition of greed and the evils that come with it. Kino is a poor diver that finds the fortune of a lifetime in a giant sized pearl while diving during his every day job. Kino at this point thinks he will be rich and all his problems solved. However the pearl brings noting but problems, pain,death and the loss of family itself. It is a short basic stpory some 90+ pages but the story basic and the characters perfect for this setting. Again, another Steinbeck novel I would strongly urge readers(especially Steinbeck fans) to read. I finished it in less than a day. DNC.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A great piece of literature

When you read The Pearl, don't read it at face value or you'll be disappointed that it's a frustrating story with a sad ending. I found it to be loosely based on the parable in the bible "The Pearl of Great Price". The Pearl, by Steinbeck is an allegory depicting the many facets of the human condition and the mistaken belief that financial gain is the ultimate road to happiness, comfort and fulfillment in this life. But I found the under-lining story line to be a reminder that when we throw "our nets" out into the world in search of treasure, remember to sift through it and consider where it may take you.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A Simple Yet Enjoyable Read

The Pearl is the first John Steinbeck novel I have read, and Pearl has given me good first impressions on Steinbeck's writing. The Pearl is a a very simple yet amazing book. There are many biblical parallels. Steinbeck does a fantastic job revealing human nature through Kino by his desire for wealth, and the expectations of happiness.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

The Pearl is a short, but very dramatic story written by John St

The Pearl is a short, but very dramatic story written by John Steinbeck. The book is a classic and is also very entertaining. The short length is perfect for the intensity of the novella. Steinbeck is very descriptive helping one get clear pictures of what is going on in the story. I recommend this novella to any one that wants a short, but very entertaining read.

The Story dragged on, but the writer described situations very w

The Story dragged on, but the writer described situations very well. I could see the image in my mind when John described things. The book is good to pass the time and is a good story.

The pearl was a pretty good book if you like violence and some m

The pearl was a pretty good book if you like violence and some mystery. Its filled with many dramatic characters. The Pearl is very detailed so if you like a lot of detail you will love this book. Steinback is a very good writer and because of the Pearl i think i will read another one Steinbacks books.

i read this book to my 1st graders and they said it was the grea

i read this book to my 1st graders and they said it was the greatest book they had ever heard.

I that the book has a good beginning, but it seemed to drag on a

I that the book has a good beginning, but it seemed to drag on and on. The end was terrible for me. Not a huge finish or a happy ending. The baby dies. That made me personally dislike the book

Great

Moovingg book

Oldie but a goodie!

I am having a great time going back and enjoying some of the classics and this is certainly one of them. Definitely a short but thought provoking read.

STUPID STUPID STUPID!!!!!

Are teacher made us do a report on it an read it it sucked. Who wants to read about a shot baby. Its boring as all crap! I hate this book! SO DOES PRACTICALY ANY MIDDLE TO HIGHSCHOOL OR EVEN ELEMENTARY KID! My 3 year old sister who i read it too exclaimed "Sissy i dont like it!" Well i can conclude this stuff is *#&#--$*%-#-$&"!

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Ick

It was so boring