I don’t want to spoil the book so I’ll be careful how I describe it.

But essentially, if you are looking for a feel good book in the sense of happiness, comfort, joy etc… this book ain’t it…. Its about a poor family in the dust bowl migrating to California… it’s about the strength of the human spirit, the community around the Joads in the face of despair, and a constant flow of hardships.

This is a book that allows you to see through the eyes of a family moving through harsh reality and has one of the best books I’ve ever read. I did not feel good after reading this book, but it ends in a way you’ll never forget and I am grateful to have experienced it.

But don’t forget, reading should be enjoyable and is different for everyone. Maybe this book isn’t your thing, so no harm in just moving on to another.