The Pearl by SparkNotes Author:SparkNotes `The Pearl: Spark Notes' is a short but pretty comprehensive study guide to this wonderful book by John Steinbeck. It has a plot overview, analysis of main characters, a section on themes, motifs and symbols, a chapter by chapter summary and analysis, important quotations, key facts, study questions and essay guides. There is also a quiz to see ... more »how much information you have retained. The style of writing is clear to read and the points raised are coherent and relevant. Most study guides follow a similar format, but if you want a engaging analysis of this book (that will offer a deeper insight into the story told) then this is a pretty good guide to buy.« less