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Carlos Jorge
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Just finished The Pearl, finally about to start East of Eden.
The Pearl seemed like a story from the Bible, with some lesson to be learned about greed and the dangers of depending on material things. The characters are peculiar to me because they are supposed to be Mexican but they didn’t really feel that way to me. More like Native Americans. Anyway, it was a decent read with an unexpected and tragic ending.
— Jun 05, 2026 03:24PM
The Pearl seemed like a story from the Bible, with some lesson to be learned about greed and the dangers of depending on material things. The characters are peculiar to me because they are supposed to be Mexican but they didn’t really feel that way to me. More like Native Americans. Anyway, it was a decent read with an unexpected and tragic ending.
Carlos Jorge
is on page 233 of 983
Just finished Cannery Row. Now reading The Pearl.
Cannery Row is an interesting short story. It was like becoming acquainted with the soul of a neighborhood. Jumping from one perspective to another, like spying on each resident. I enjoyed the reckless but well meaning attempt by Mack and co to throw Doc a party as a gesture of gratitude. That beer milkshake that Doc drank must’ve tasted awful though.
— May 24, 2026 01:16AM
Cannery Row is an interesting short story. It was like becoming acquainted with the soul of a neighborhood. Jumping from one perspective to another, like spying on each resident. I enjoyed the reckless but well meaning attempt by Mack and co to throw Doc a party as a gesture of gratitude. That beer milkshake that Doc drank must’ve tasted awful though.
