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The Pearl tells the story of Kino, a poor pearl diver who discovers a massive, beautiful pearl that he hopes will change his family’s fortunes. As word spreads, dreams of a better life give way to suspicion, greed, and danger. Steinbeck’s novella is a powerful parable about hope, ambition, and the costs of sudden fortune.
WHY WE PICKED IT
Because The Pearl shows how a single discovery can upend an entire life, capturing both the excitement and the danger that come with sudden change. Steinbeck’s writing makes the stakes feel immediate, and the questions he raises about trust, ambition, and community are as relevant now as when he wrote them. This is a book that sparks real conversation about what we value and what we risk to get it.
Because The Pearl shows how a single discovery can upend an entire life, capturing both the excitement and the danger that come with sudden change. Steinbeck’s writing makes the stakes feel immediate, and the questions he raises about trust, ambition, and community are as relevant now as when he wrote them. This is a book that sparks real conversation about what we value and what we risk to get it.
DETAILS
• Author: John Steinbeck
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Publication Date: January 8, 2002
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780142000694
• Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days
• Author: John Steinbeck
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Publication Date: January 8, 2002
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780142000694
• Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days