Literary journey of an office career escapee
Some people have a special connection with the sea. Some feel the irresistible pull of the sky. But the closest element to human nature is probably the land, and thus the connection some people have with it is the strongest. While the theme of the magnetism of land is central in his novel ‘To a... Continue Reading →
After reading “Tortilla Flat” by John Steinbeck for the first time a while ago, I was unsure of how I felt about it. I did not like the characters; that much I could say. My attitude towards people who choose life without obligations and, consequently, common comforts, is conflicted. The reason isn’t the lack of... Continue Reading →
I am yet to read a John Steinbeck book that I didn’t enjoy, and ‘Travels with Charley’ definitely hasn’t broken this circle. The legendary author’s novels are very different, and each of those that I’ve read impacted me differently. What they have in common is that they all have left a lasting impression, an aftertaste,... Continue Reading →
Finally, after crossing the deserts, hiking in the canyons and in the mountains, walking among the mighty sequoias, we arrived at the coast. The first thing we did after unpacking was, of course, heading to see the ocean. It was magnificent! Even though we are used to the vast expanse of water - we live... Continue Reading →
It took me a while to get to writing the review of "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck. Still, having sat down to do it today, I feel that my impressions are as fresh as they’d been back in September when I’d read the book. "Cannery Row in Monterey in California is a poem, a stink,... Continue Reading →
