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onyxburst's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I did not care for this book. I think the story just trails off and follows its own threads for a while but they never really connect back to the main story. And even trying to contextualize it as trying to establish Cannery Row as its own character just does not feel correct.
The book gives a slice of vibes which can attract some people. I was indifferent to it here, but that may large be due to the use of slurs to describe the residence of the area. They were used out of the gate. The highlight of the book is one paragraph talking about how men of the era knew more about the Model T then female anatomy. That joke came out of nowhere and it was well received.
The book gives a slice of vibes which can attract some people. I was indifferent to it here, but that may large be due to the use of slurs to describe the residence of the area. They were used out of the gate. The highlight of the book is one paragraph talking about how men of the era knew more about the Model T then female anatomy. That joke came out of nowhere and it was well received.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Racial slurs
crustywhitedog's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Suicide
defiantmoon's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
kind_fiction's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Suicide, Blood, Cursing, Violence, and Child death
rubberrosebooks's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide, Child death, Blood, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Death, and Animal death
caleb_stew97's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Xenophobia
theabee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Alcohol
Minor: Racism, Suicide, and Violence
millyfox's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship
surdiablo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Not my favorite Steinbeck book but remarkable still and I don't have any complaints. It's rather light-hearted with occasional depressive moments, a slice-of-life story delving into the life of inhabitants of Cannery Row, although it's more of a collection of character sketches rather than a fully-fledged novel. As usual, Steinbeck is exceptional when it comes to characterization, realism, and scene setting which made it quite enthralling. This book also turned out to be quite funny as per hearsay, much to my delight. It managed to elicit a few laughs which is as rare as me crying somewhat while reading books. 😄 There isn't much of a clear-cut plot and the tone switches back and forth which might be jarring for some readers, but I think it's fitting as Steinbeck is trying to capture the unpredictability of life in general. I would say if The Grapes of Wrath were about the struggles and resilience of humanity, Cannery Row is about melancholy and finding happiness, focusing on the beauty of life rather than its ugliness. While this book didn't resonate with me as much as his other works, I would still highly recommend it to anyone, especially to those who love his writing style.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Bullying, Animal cruelty, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Racial slurs
joctrem's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Suicide, and Murder