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A review by astrid_dream
Cannery Row by John Steinbeck
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I read this one after seeing it recc'ed on Reddit. Glad I did! :)
It is a slow-paced, character-driven book about nothing. The characters felt very authentic with all their flaws, and I find that Steinbeck's writing style and the themes he likes to stick to, both worked well for this story.
It is a slow-paced, character-driven book about nothing. The characters felt very authentic with all their flaws, and I find that Steinbeck's writing style and the themes he likes to stick to, both worked well for this story.
Content Warnings
The story is a product of both its time (the 1940s), and Steinbeck's less than favourable attitude towards women. It is not always as obvious, but it may be a jolt to contemporary readers.