260 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141185521
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Monterey, on the California coast, Sweet Thursday is what they call the day after Lousy Wednesday, which is one of those days that are just naturally bad. Returning to the scene of Cannery Row, the weedy lots and junk heaps and flophouses of Mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 538 reviews
Moods
hopeful 66%
lighthearted 66%
reflective 57%
emotional 23%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
dark 4%
informative 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Misogyny, Racism260 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141185521
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Monterey, on the California coast, Sweet Thursday is what they call the day after Lousy Wednesday, which is one of those days that are just naturally bad. Returning to the scene of Cannery Row, the weedy lots and junk heaps and flophouses of Mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 538 reviews
Moods
hopeful 66%
lighthearted 66%
reflective 57%
emotional 23%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
dark 4%
informative 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 41% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 23%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal cruelty, Animal deathModerate
Misogyny, Racism