Cannery Row by John Steinbeck

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First published in 1945, John Steinbeck's classic novel "Cannery Row "paints a picture of West Coast neighborhood life in the era following the Great Depression. Mack, the leader of a group of local bums, decides that he wants to do something nice...

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Moods

reflective 64%
funny 58%
lighthearted 44%
emotional 35%
hopeful 27%
sad 26%
adventurous 19%
relaxing 18%
inspiring 10%
dark 7%
challenging 5%
informative 2%
tense 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 36%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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