Cannery Row by John Steinbeck

192 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Steinbeck's tough yet charming portrait of people on the margins of society, dependant on one another for both physical and emotional survival Unburdened by the material necessities of the more fortunate, the denizens of Cannery Row discover rewar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,348 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
funny 59%
lighthearted 44%
emotional 36%
hopeful 28%
sad 24%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 19%
inspiring 10%
dark 9%
challenging 5%
informative 3%
tense 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 31%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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