I read this book in English because I am an anglophone. It becomes clear from the first chapter is that e is a literary style brings the reader on a wave of discovery in the history of thousands of families during the American depression of the 30s. Written with a close acquaintance reached by a personal study of écrivan, Steinbeck was able to dive into the dust of Oklahoma and California bring to the green on the legendary road, the 66. The details, accents and feelings lives of families is expressed with incredible nearby. It is a true monument to human Espirit.