the moon is down – john steinbeck
ok.. haven’t been too good about staying with this one. i’m picking away at it in pieces. it’s pretty good, though, so far. i’ve always liked steinbeck’s writing and, surprising, he’s doing a pretty good job of portraying the value of individualism.
apparently, it was widely distributed during wwii, often in secret. i’m curious to see what steinbeck had to say about democracy and the west, especially after a few of his other strongly suggested communism at one point or another.
finished this one up.. great book! not necessarily from the literary sense but from the thought provoking or ideal inspiring aspect. the loom of the communist or nazi specter isn’t exactly upon us but the notions solidarity, persistence and endurance through hardship, the resilience of the spirit, and the integrity of the individual are still important and very applicable concepts today. it’s short, just over a hundred pages, and moves pretty quickly. definitely recommended..