Travels With Charley: In Search of America

by John Steinbeck

Release Date: January, 1980

Edition: Mass Market Paperback

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You need to read this book!

I definitely reccommend this book. This book is about John Steinbeck and his journey across America. His only companion is a dog named Charley, and he travels through the country meeting all sorts of people and visiting all sorts of places. Steinbeck's odd ideas and amusing opinions kept my attention throughout the entire book. So many things that Steinbeck talked about were things that I have experienced and could relate to with ease and amusement. The fluidity of his writing makes it easy to understand so the book moves quickly. I loved the comical style of his writing and often found myself laughing outloud. Also, Steinbeck's thinking is so logical. He often brings things to my attention that I may have normally overlooked. If you're ever in the mood for a little light reading I would definitly suggest this book to you. This page turner holds your interest and makes a hard day a lot easier to manage.

"An Outstanding Travel"

John Steinbeck's book:"Travels With Charley" is one of the most interesting book that I've read. It's about about an exciting travel across America made by Steinbeck and his french poodle, Charley. Although the book has been written since more than forty years ago, there are still some aspects that are found in the current society. The paint of America made by Steinbeck is so authentic, so real that it makes the reader dazzled, stimulates his curiosity and takes him to places that he might have never been.

Steinbeck is a great observer. He describes everything so perfectly, from people to the american society; from the american society to the environment. By using a numerous figures of speeches, he gives to all his descriptions an attractive color which bring them alive. As an example, the way Steinbeck talks about the nature is just extraordinary.

Steinbeck points his finger at the problems of America, and precisely the pollution caused the industrialization of the big cities. Also, he mentions one of the greatest problems that is ravaging the american society since ever, which is the problem of discrimination and racial conflict between Black and White. Personally, I was proud to read his perception about the problem, and the fact of considering himself as a cosmopolitan. In short, Steinbeck discusses with vigour a lot of delicate facts that are still found in today's society.Therefore,"Travels With Charley" still has its place in the in this new generation.
Although I reproach Steinbeck for his tendency to include too many details for things or events which are not important( discussions with charley...), I still think it's a good book to read because you can discover the genius of an author that can make you discover the beauty of a country.