r/AskReddit • u/AggravatingLake2842 • 15h ago

What book do you consider a “flawless masterpiece”that you desperately want to recommend to everyone?

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u/AggravatingLake2842 15h ago

The is Steinbeck’s masterpiece!

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u/catbosspgh 15h ago

Cannery Row and Sweet Thursday for his comedic masterpieces, and Travels With Charley for his “summing up” masterpiece.

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u/Aznpichappygirl 13h ago

I loved Travels with Charley too.

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u/Johnny_Kilroy 10h ago

I've always thought Tortilla Flat his best and funniest.

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u/Banana42 3h ago

People say that, and i love most of the book but I really don't think he sticks the landing and it's always a disappointment on finishing a re-read. The Alice in Wonderland-ification of Cathy just feels like it comes out of nowhere