Description
In these sharply observed tales of Californian life, a restless community confronts the thin line between justice and cruelty as crowds gather, secrets surface, and ordinary people are pulled into extraordinary moral danger. With a keen eye for human weakness, the stories examine mob violence, voyeurism, and betrayal—showing how quickly fear and fascination can turn into collective harm. Steinbeck’s distinctive, unsentimental style blends vivid atmosphere with psychological insight, making each encounter feel both immediate and haunting. Ultimately, this collection asks what we owe one another when anonymity, desire, and resentment collide.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Feb 22, 2018
64 pages
ISBN: 9780241338957
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Details
First Published
1936
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Vigilante by John Steinbeck.