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The Red Pony by John Steinbeck

The Red Pony
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My 7yo daughter hung in there for Ch 1, but with the unexpected sad ending, she didn't wish to continue. I went on to finish the last 3 chapters which were nearly as depressing as the first one. It is beautifully written as Steinbeck usually is, but also incredibly devoid of hope. The message seems to be, outside of your family, don't get attached to anything because it will betray you or die. I felt the father character Carl Tiflin was particularly heartless and Billy Buck, the hired hand, a bit disappointing in that despite his supposed knowledge or horses and weather, he blows it nearly every time with Jody. It was unfortunate that the book stops so suddenly as well, I was left wanting to see Jody grow up a bit. Those fried eggs and hot cakes by Mrs. Tiflin do sound yummy, and it was interesting to see a slice of life from pre-war times out west.

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Reading Progress

February 28, 2017 – Shelved

February 28, 2017 – Shelved as:to-read

March 1, 2017 –Started Reading

March 1, 2017 –16.67% "Wonderful with my horse-crazy 7yo daughter so far!!"

March 6, 2017 –Finished Reading

May 11, 2017 – Shelved as:kids

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