The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

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The Grapes of Wrath is a brutal examination of both sides of human nature. A story about the mass exodus of farmers whose lands have been repossessed, the vile nature of human greed is contrasted with the soulful warmth of human kindness. The novel follows the Joad family's move from Oklahoma to California in search of work during the Great Depression so they can get back on their feet. Following heartache after heartache, the interconnection of humanity persists with every character doing what they can to help their fellow people, even at the detriment of themselves.
The shifts in settings present different breeds of characters with unique understandings of the situation and the worst aspects of the depression are observed in all of them.
Each character is beautifully constructed with clear motivations, personality, and issues, and despite the large number of characters all of them are given ample focus in each chapter. Even strangers with brief appearances are memorable and developed.
Every other chapter is a look at the rest of the country. Either observing the weather, car salesmen, the rationalisations and justifications of the employers, or any other related point which will be poignantly crafted regardless.
I struggle to find complaints about this book. Even the written accents are easy enough to understand.
It's hard to do the book justice in a simple review, so I'd highly recommend reading it for yourself.
It also got 5/5 stars on Goodreads