Cannery Row by John Steinbeck

185 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Published in 1945, Cannery Row focuses on the acceptance of life as it is both the exuberance of community and the loneliness of the individual. Drawing on his memories of the real inhabitants of Monterey, California, including longtime friend Ed ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,378 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
funny 59%
lighthearted 44%
emotional 36%
hopeful 27%
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: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | 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: 15% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.96

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