Cannery Row by John Steinbeck

Cannery Row

Cannery Row #1

John Steinbeck

192 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

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 4,692 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
funny 60%
lighthearted 42%
emotional 34%
hopeful 29%
sad 26%
adventurous 18%
relaxing 17%
inspiring 10%
dark 6%
challenging 4%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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