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katiekool's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoy Steinbeck's longer tales, and was wondering how this shorter piece would work out. This snapshot was as rich and inviting as other works. He moves between characters and their connections with incredible ease. Great read.
orsonette's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
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
tina_perseveres's review against another edition
3.0
I finished this on 13 Mar 2014 & again on 23 July 2016. I liked it the first time but much more the second time. The characters mean well but continually find trouble. I don't know how many times I have had the best of intentions and words came out wrong or I physically fumbled. Making up for it is hard because some people will never trust you. You are just a "klutz" in their eyes. Such is the case with the folks in Cannery Row.
eshults11's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
em0406's review against another edition
3.0
Similar vibe to The Ballad of Peckham Rye by Muriel Spark
wiroju's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
caw_caw_caw's review against another edition
3.0
it feels like reading a slice of life in cannery row. life is hard but can be good.
kkretzinger12's review against another edition
5.0
This broke my heart then glued it back together then broke it again then glued it back together then smacked it with a baseball bat and now I’m here and I want to stare at a tide pool for hours
beasleysbooks's review against another edition
funny
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0